A 6-year-old presents with painful swelling in hands and feet, fatigue, and anemia. Hemoglobin electrophoresis confirms diagnosis. What is the pathophysiology?

A 72-year-old male presents with anemia and weight loss. Colonoscopy shows a mass in the ascending colon. What symptom is most commonly associated with this type of colon cancer?

A 62-year-old male presents with abdominal distention and confusion. Paracentesis reveals low-protein ascitic fluid. What underlying condition most likely caused this?

A 60-year-old male presents with fatigue and a new murmur. He reports recent dental work. Blood cultures are positive for Streptococcus viridans. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 70-year-old man with a history of stroke presents with weakness on the right side and expressive aphasia. Where is the likely lesion?

A scuba diver presents with joint pain and dizziness after a rapid ascent. What is the likely cause of this condition?

A 12-year-old girl presents with involuntary repetitive handwashing and constant fear of contamination. She is aware the behavior is excessive. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 55-year-old male presents with hemoptysis, weight loss, and a mass in the lung apex. What syndrome is most commonly associated with a lung tumor in this location?

A 66-year-old male presents with melena and fatigue. His hemoglobin is 8.2 g/dL. Endoscopy reveals a bleeding gastric ulcer. What lab value would you expect to be decreased?

A 48-year-old man presents with jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, and a history of intravenous drug use. Which viral hepatitis is most likely responsible for his chronic liver disease?