Bronze diabetes and arthritis means hemochromatosis. They never say the words “bronze diabetes” on board questions, but it doesn’t mean it’s not there. You don’t want an awesome tan on the boards.
tomatoeandspinachOlder patient (>40 years of age) with skin darkening and LFT increase.
- Clinch diagnosis with exclusion:
MTX: ind. for R.A. - no morning stiffness = no R.A.
Metformin: ind. for D.M. - no LFT abnormalities = no D.M.
Enalapril: for D.M. nephropathy - no proteinuria = no D.M. nephropathy
Calcium: for osteoporosis = no Calcium provided = not osteporosis.+1
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Bronze diabetes and arthritis means hemochromatosis. They never say the words “bronze diabetes” on board questions, but it doesn’t mean it’s not there. You don’t want an awesome tan on the boards.