Friday Pop Quiz 12/27/2024
A 35 y/o female is found to have mismatch repair protein mutations and this finding. Which of the following is the next best step?
A. Check BUN/Cr
B. Check TSH/T4
C. Positron emission tomography
D. Urinary cytology
E. CT Head
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A 35 y/o female is found to have mismatch repair protein mutations and this finding. Which of the following is the next best step?
A. Check BUN/Cr
B. Check TSH/T4
C. Positron emission tomography
D. Urinary cytology
E. CT Head
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner
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