Imagine that you are part of a research team that specializes in diagnosing diso
ID: 88717 • Letter: I
Question
Imagine that you are part of a research team that specializes in diagnosing disorders associated with malfunctioning cellular organelles and structures. Medical doctors consult your group to help diagnose particularly difficult cases.
-Patient History:
-Seven year-old male
-Fatigue
-Muscle weakness
-Low endurance
-Loss of coordination
-Progressive difficulty walking
-Physical Examination
-Muscle loss & deformity
-Awkward gait
-Difficulty breathing
-Laboratory Results
-Cells have abnormal shape
-Cell division is abnormal
-Impaired intracellular movement of materials
What is the Diagnosis?
Explanation / Answer
The patient is suffering from multiple sclerosis. In this the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes the above mentioned symptoms in the quesion. Early MS symptoms include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred vision. Other signs are muscle stiffness, thinking problems, and urinary problems. Treatment can relieve MS symptoms and delay disease progression.