[khanar]

A 45 year old male presented with erectile dysfunction for the last three months. Despite sildenafil and hormonal and herbal supplementation his condition did not improve. Review of systems is negative apart from occasional joint aches sometimes. On examination a firm palpable liver was found as well as yellow-brown pigmented spots on the trunk. Significant labs included an elevated HbA1C and mild elevation of transaminases. This patient is at risk of developing which of the following?
A- Hyperthyroidism
B- Multiple sclerosis
C- Iron deficiency
D- Vibrio vulnificus infection
E- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

 

[Doc-Yuvi]

Answer is D.

I am not too sure, but the person is a diabetic, and most likely to succumb to an infection.

 

[Mohabravo]

Choice " d " ... I think this is a case of Bronze Diabetes ... With Haemochromatosis .... !!!
Any Ideas ... ???

 

[Doc-Yuvi]

Ahh i was thinking that too, after posting my answer....I think i would like to change it to E, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although there is 'Restrictive Cardiomyopathy' in hemochromatosis, so not sure.

 

[Mohabravo]

You know what ? ... Firstly, I chose " E " then ,,, I changed it to " D " ... I don't know whether its right or not ?
I remembered that " Cardiomyopathy is Restrictive in Hemochromatosis " ( Not hypertrophic type ), Besides the fact that Vibrio Vulnificus infection is very possible in Hemochromatosis patient !!
So, I think "D" is more possible answer ....

 

[khanar]

It's hemochromatosis

You guys are right
This is a case of hemochromatosis and they are vulnerable to vibrio vulnificus and yersinia infections

Guys, let's play this game often, it's entertaining and it will help us prepare. If you see an interesting question post it here so that we can discuss it.

Thanks

 

[john8998]

Hi,
Erectile dysfunction is a harmful condition where men cannot able to achieve erection and due to this, they are unable to perform their sexual life successfully. This is very common in older man. In this the arteries gets narrowed which takes the blood flow to penis. This may be a serious problem if not cured on time. I would like to guide you through the below link which is described briefly about erectile dysfunction.

erectiledysfunctioninmen.jimdo.com

 

[jeevan473]

it must be E

 

[sandeep424]

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy this is the answer