A 30-year-old vegetarian male presents with progressive paresthesias in his lower extremities and gait disturbance over 6 months. He has followed a strict meat-free diet for 15 years without supplementation. Vitals: BP 118/76, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. CBC reveals hypersegmented neutrophils and MCV 102 fL. Serum B12 is 185 pg/mL. Vibratory sense is diminished distally; reflexes remain intact. Which of the following urinary findings is most likely present?

  1. A)Hemoglobinuria
  2. B)Propionic aciduria
  3. C)Cystinuria
  4. D)Argininosuccinic aciduria
  5. E)Methylmalonic aciduriaGABARITO

Explicação

The correct answer is D. Source: Kaplan USMLE Step 1 QBank — Biochemistry Test 1. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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