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11395 Pathology

A 75-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure have a sudden loss of vision in her left eye. Funduscopic examination shows a cherry-red appearance of the foveola, whereas the remaining retina appears pale. No abnormalities of the right eye are noted. Which of the following is the most likely cause for her sudden unilateral visual loss?

ACentral retinal artery occlusion
BCytomegalovirus retinitis
CPrimary angle-closure glaucoma
DProliferative retinopathy
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11398 Pathology

A 32-year-old man complains of recurrent hematuria since his youth. The hematuria typically occurs following upper respiratory tract infections. Vital signs are normal. Urinalysis shows proteinuria, hematuria, and a few red blood cell casts. Laboratory studies disclose normal levels of BUN and creatinine. The ANA and ANCA tests are negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

AAmyloid nephropathy
BBerger disease (IgA nephropathy)
CHereditary nephritis (Alport syndrome)
DMembranous glomerulopathy
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