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A 63-year-old man developed a transient episode of vertigo, slurred speech, diplopia, and paresthesia. He is symptom-free now, and clinical examination is entirely normal. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and dyslipidemia. Which of the following is the most likely cause for symptoms?

Aposterior circulation transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Banterior communicating artery aneurysm
Chypertensive encephalopathy
Dpseudobulbar palsy
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5978 Medicine

A man presents with bullous lesions on his face, armpit, and chest. He initially had them only in his mouth. They appear round and oval with serous fluid and some are “flabby.” When pressure is applied to the lesion, the fluid spreads laterally. A clinical diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is made. (See Figure below) Which of the following is the usual age of onset for this condition?

Aunder 10 years of age
B10-20 years of age
C20-40 years of age
D40-60 years of age
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