Sir,it's a good presentation. But initially you should explain why cholesterol estimation is important, show structure of cholesterol, it's functions, synthesis and in clinical significance, why cholesterol is increased in each disorder.
Sir, it's a good presentation. But initially you should explain why cholesterol estimation is important. What is the structure, functions and synthesis pathway of cholesterol. And why in specific disorder cholesterol is increased
Case study 5 A 50 year old Indo African woman presented to her internist with complaints of swelling in front of her neck. Upon history and physical examination, her physician noted that she had a weight gain in the past year of 28pounds, had shortness of breath, and was easily fatigued. She indicated she had attributed these symptoms to getting older. In her family history, it was noted that her mother, aged 76, was living and had been taking thyroid medication for many years for reason unknown to the patient. The physician order a Complete Blood Count, a basic metabolic panel, TSH and FT4. All results were in reference range except total cholesterol, TSH and FT4. Results are listed below- Laboratory results- Total Cholesterol- 278 mg/dl FT4-5.15 pmol/l TSH- 8.3 µ IU/ml Question 1- What is your probable diagnosis? Question 2- What is genetic predisposition of this disease? Instructions
