A neonate presents with a large lumbar cystic mass. Neurological exam reveals paralysis of the lower limbs and loss of bowel/bladder control. Imaging confirms herniation of both meninges and spinal cord. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Michael presents to the outpatient clinic with a persistent productive cough, nasal congestion, and episodes of sinus pressure. He reports these symptoms have been present since early childhood and have worsened in recent months. He frequently coughs up thick yellow-green sputum and has had multiple diagnoses of bronchitis and sinus infections each year. He also notes difficulty breathing during exercise and chronic postnasal drip. He recalls being told during a school screening that his heart sounds were on the “wrong side,” though no follow-up was done at that time.  The diagnosis is most likely ________.

Damage to which cranial nerve will result in anosmia?

Your lab receives Proficiency Testing (PT) results indicating a failure to correctly identify tissue type in one of the slides submitted. The laboratory manager initiates a corrective action plan and documents the investigation. Which step of the PT process is being illustrated here?

A 48-year-old male with a history of early-onset COPD, now presents with signs of portal hypertension and elevated liver enzymes. He has never smoked. Serum AAT is undetectable. Which combination of organs are most directly affected in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

The following are common gross findings of Childhood Polycystic Kidney EXCEPT

In assessing competency, CLIA has 6 required elements that must be evaluated. “Direct observation of instrument maintenance and function checks” is one of these required elements. 

After an internal audit, it is revealed that 20% of surgical pathology reports are delayed. The lab manager implements a new tracking system, monitors its effectiveness weekly, and addresses issues in team performance. What management function is the lab manager demonstrating?

All of the following are hormones produced by the placenta, EXCEPT:

Which is not a risk factor for RDS?