A 49-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Physician Requesting Treatment for "This

question 433

Multiple Choice

A 49-year-old woman comes to the physician requesting treatment for "this unattractive redness of my skin."  In the past 3 months, she developed blemishes on her nose, cheeks, and chin.  She now flushes intensely in response to hot or cold temperatures, emotion, and the consumption of spicy foods or alcohol.  She has no history of dermatological problems.  Physical examination shows a reddening of the central face, erythematous papules on the nose, and sporadic telangiectasias on the nose and cheeks as shown below. The appropriate action was taken.  Which of the following complications is most frequently associated with this condition?

• A)Fistulous tracts
• B)Malignant transformation
• C)Ocular manifestations
• D)Sinus infections
• E)Venous thrombosis

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Definitions:

Ileostomy

An ileostomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the ileum is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall, allowing waste to bypass the colon.

Stool Incontinence

Another term for fecal incontinence, describing a loss of control over bowel movements leading to involuntary release of stool.

Black Stool

Stool that is dark in color, often an indicator of gastrointestinal bleeding or the consumption of certain substances or foods.

Fecal Occult Test

A screening test used to detect hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of colorectal cancer or other digestive system diseases.