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A 21-year-old female presents because her urine has turned a brown color. She states that about 2 months ago her urine turned brown 2 days after a cold and stayed brown for about 3 days. At the current time a urinalysis reveals blood with red cells and red cell casts. Fuher laboratory tests include a complete blood count (CBC), serum electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), and serum complement levels (C3 and C4). All of these tests are within normal limits. Immunofluorescence examination of a renal biopsy from this patient reveals the presence of large, irregular deposits of IgA/C3 in the mesangium. A linear staining pattern is not found. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

ABerger's disease
BFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis
CGoodpasture's disease
DLipoid nephrosis
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3670 Surgery

A 69-year-old man is informed that the cause of his dysphagis is a benign lesion. The barium swallow is shown in (Figure below). What should he be told regarding benign tumors and cysts of the esophagus?Leiomyoma of esophagus. Note smooth rounded density causing extrinsic compression of esophageal lumen

AThey occur more commonly than malignant tumors.
BThey are symptomatic at an early age.
CDiagnosis is best confirmed on chest x-ray.
DLeiomyoma is the most common benign tumor encountered in the esophagus.
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