Case 4

December 7, 2010

Article

Problem list

• Weight loss

• Tachycardia

• Vomiting

• Polydipsia

• Dehydration

QUESTION 1

Of the following conditions, which one is LEAST likely given this patient's presentation?

a) Diabetic ketoacidosis

b) Chronic renal failure

c) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

d) Hyperadrenocorticism

e) Hyperthyroidism

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