Block 2 Case 3 - Immuno

A 12 year old Caucasian boy presents to the Doctors office complaining of polydipsia, polyuria and blurred vision. His mother notes that he has had a significant weight loss and is chronically fatigued. His glucose level is 312.

1. What is the most likely diagnosis?

2.What is the treatment for this condition - and why is it necessary?

3. The doctor measure the boys Hemoglobin A1C to be 8 - what does this mean?

4. List three major complications from this disease if it is poorly managed:

A biopsy of the pancreas is taken years after the child is diagnosed:

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5. What pathology is seen in this slide?

6. What 3 major cell types are found within the islet?

7. Describe the pathology below - is this associated with type I or type II diabetes?

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