corneal transplantation

[Jonathan13180]

I just took NBME test 5, and one of the questions on the test said some paitient had a corneal transplant, and one of his symptoms was a myoclonic jerk...i cant really remember what else the problem said. I thought the answer was that the patient had a seizure, but im not sure...anyone remember this problem, and if so, whats the answer?

Im a week out from d-day and it is not looking good. best of luck to all of you

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[tfom08]

Could it be CJD?

 

[Keg]

I think it was CJD/Prion disease (the corneal transplant can carry prions).

 

[Jonathan13180]

Could it be CJD?

Thanks guys-for some reason, i thought it was that...and of course decided not to chose it.

best

 

[LUBDUBB]

BTW,
CJD, rabies virus, and HBV transmission have all been documented in corneal transplants.

Med micro/immuno by Levinson only mentions cjd and rabies.

 

[osli]

I think CMMRS mentioned CJD for corneal transplants, but man I sure thought that was a low yield factoid when I read it!

 

[ASDIC]

you forgot CMV infections....number one cause of infections in corneal transplants

 

[wacky96]

please do not discuss NBME questions without putting a warning in the header