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140800 Unknown

A 3-year-old boy is found to have spontaneous bursts of non-rhythmic conjugate eye movements in various directions. He also suffers from hypotonia and myoclonus. Fuher physical examination reveals an abdominal mass and following clinical finding. CT scan revealed the following finding. Which of the following is false regarding the patient’s condition?

AThe most common site of tumor is adrenal medulla.
B90% of tumours are associated with elevated production of catecholamines.
CRearrangement or deletion of sho arm of chromosome 1 is seen in 80% cases.
DImmunohistochemical detection of chromogranin is useful for diagnosis.
Unknown
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140801 Surgery

Thyroid storm; True is

ACommon in inadequately prepared patient for surgery, accompanied by excess release of thyroid hormone.
BTachycardia, hyperpyrexia, dehydration and hyperexcitability is seen.
CCondition of hyperthyroidism accompanied by fever, CNS agitation or depression.
DAll of the above
Surgery
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