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2008 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
Paper IV - MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S
 DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
 (Candidates admitted from 2004-05 onwards)
 Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
 Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Stem cell transplant in clinical practice.
2. Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, course of the disease, laboratory data,
diagnosis, treatment, and complications of acute pancreatitis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Ventricular assist device.
2. SPECT.
3. Neoplastic Meningitis.
4. Swan-Ganz catheter.
5. Reentrant arrhythmias.
6. Tissue Engineering.
7. Familial Mediterranean Fever.
8. Secondary Vasculitis Syndromes.
9. Enteropathic Arthritis.
10.Lysosomal Storage Diseases.
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2009 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
(For candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008)
Paper IV - MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S
DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the clinical features, diagnosis and management of
 organophosphorus poisoning.
2. Discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and
 management of pleural effusion.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Cretinism.
2. Arsenic poisoning.
3. Renal transplantation.
4. Near- Drowning.
5. Febrile seizures.
6. Hyaline membrane disease.
7. Haemochromatosis.
8. Typhus fevers.
9. Indian childhood cirrhosis.
 10. Klinefelter’s syndrome.
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2009 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
(For candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008)
Paper IV - MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S
DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management
 of amyloidosis.
2. Discuss pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and
 management of aortic stenosis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Temporal lobe epilepsy
2. Renal transplantation.
3. Primary complex
4. Universal Immunization
5. Arsenic poisoning.
6. Steven – Johnson syndrome
7. Marasmus
8. Magnesium deficiency
9. Diphtheria
 10. Food poisoning
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2010 Question Paper

 M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 Branch I – GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES &
RECENT ADVANCES
Paper IV – (for candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008)
and
Part II – Paper III ( for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
 1. Discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and management of
 organophosphorous compound poisoning.
2. Discuss about Acid-base disorders.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Drug eluting stents.
2. Dual energy x-ray scan.
3. Ankylosing spondylitis.
4. Bonemarrow failure.
5. Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis.
6. Diabetes insipidus.
7. Cerebral palsy.
8. Klinefelter’s syndrome.
9. Infliximab.
 10. Trinucleotide repeat disorders.
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2010 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT
ADVANCES
Paper IV - (For candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008) and
Part II - Paper III – (for candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)

 Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
 Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management
of acute myeloid leukemia.
2. Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and
management of Constrictive pericarditis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Role of trace elements in Nutrition and Health.
2. Extra pulmonary manifestations of Sarcoidosis.
3. Whooping cough.
4. Cerebral palsy.
5. Interventional management of coronary artery disease.
6. Protein calorie malnutrition.
7. Evaluation of Haematuria.
8. Islet cell transplantation.
9. Neuroblastoma.
10.Flourosis.
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2011 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Enumerate the common Childhood Poisons and discuss
the Clinical features, Complications and Management 11 35 15
of Copper Sulphate Poison.
2. Discuss the various palliative medical care services in
terminally ill patients. 11 35 15
II. Write notes on :
1. Pediatric advanced life support. 4 10 7
2. Reye’s syndrome. 4 10 7
3. Complications of Tuberculous Meningitis. 4 10 7
4. Restless leg syndrome. 4 10 7
5. Obesity. 4 10 7
6. Renal tubular acidosis. 4 10 7
7. POEMS syndrome. 4 10 7
8. Newer therapy for Heart Failure. 4 10 7
9. Febrile fits. 4 10 7
 10. Cutaneous Drug reaction. 4 10 7
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2011 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES
AND RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features,
investigations and management of Akinetic 11 35 15
rigid syndrome.
2. Discuss the epidemiology, clinical features
of hepatatis. Discuss the complications and current 11 35 15
 current concepts in management of hepatitis.
II. Write notes on :
1. Modified criteria of infective endocarditis. 4 10 7
2. Preventive strategies of ventilator associated pneumonia. 4 10 7
3. Haematological consequences of nephritic syndrome. 4 10 7
4. Achlorhydria. 4 10 7
5. Donor nephrectomy. 4 10 7
6. Delayed puberty. 4 10 7
7. Metabolic disorders - neonatal screening. 4 10 7
8. Infantile tremor syndrome. 4 10 7
9. Myotonic disorders. 4 10 7
 10. Lepra reactions. 4 10 7
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2012 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
 Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Discuss in detail the etiopathogenesis clinical features,
investigation and management of Toxoplasmosis. 16 35 15
2. Discuss the etiopathogenesis clinical features,
investigation and management of Iron deficiency anemia. 16 35 15
II. Write notes on :

1. Circulation of CSF. Add a note on Normal pressure
Hydrocephalus. 4 10 7
2. Enumerate the causes of Atrial Fibrillation, with a note on
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. 4 10 7
3. Pathological changes in osteoarthritis. Note on young
onset OA. 4 10 7
4. Classify Polycythemia with causes of High Hemoglobin. 4 10 7
5. Classify Portal Hypertension. Enumerate the causes of
Extra hepatic portal Hypertension. 4 10 7
6. Classify chronic Gastritis. Note on treatment of H.pylori
Infection. 4 10 7
7. Causes and management of recurrent spontaneous
 Pneumothorax. 4 10 7
8. Enumerate the problems with Hemodialysis. Note on
Intermittent Hemodialysis 4 10 7
9. Causes and diagnosis of SIADH. 4 10 7
10.Side effects of ART drugs, note on HAART. 4 10 7
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2012 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
 Q.P. Code : 202004
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Discuss the Pathophysiology, clinical features,
investigations and management of Guillian Barrie
syndrome(GBS). 16 35 15
2. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features,
investigation and management of NHL 16 35 15
II. Write notes on
1. Adverse factors in Acute Pancreatitis. Discuss Auto
immune Pancreatitis. 4 10 7
2. Radiological presentation and clinical classification of
Bronchogenic carcinoma. 4 10 7
3. ECG and Potassium-significance. 4 10 7
4. Enumerate the causes of secondary hyperlipidemia. 4 10 7
5. Indications and contra indications of Renal Biopsy. 4 10 7
6. Enumerate the therapeutic procedures of Recurrent
Arrhythmia. Add a note on Catheter Ablation. 4 10 7
7. Discuss the features and management of “Thyroid Storm”. 4 10 7
8. Causes of Delayed Puberty with relevant investigation. 4 10 7
9. Classify opportunistic mycobacteria and the disease in
humans. 4 10 7
10.Spiral CT. 4 10 7
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2013 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT
ADVANCES

Q.P. Code: 202004
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
I. Elaborate on: (2X15=30)

1. Enumerate the various Vasculitis syndromes and discuss the clinical
features and management of Polyarteritis Nodosa.
2. Discuss in detail the evaluation and Management of a 25 yrs old male
patient brought unconscious to the Emergency Room.

II. Write notes on: (10X7=70)
1. Clinical features and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder
2. Etiopathogenesis and management of Type – I Diabetes mellitus
3. Causes and clinical features of Dyslexia
4. Causes and diagnosis of Brain Death
5. Types and usefulness of Tissue Engineering
6. Name the Biomarkers of Internal malignancies and mention their
importance
7. List the various Adolescent Health problems and describe the management
8. Merits and De-merits of Newer oral anti – Diabetic drugs
9. Concepts and components of Hospice care
10.Complications and management of Febrile fits

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2013 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES & RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code: 202004
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Enumerate the causes of Seizures in Children - Discuss Aetiopathology and Clinical
 features of Complex Partial Seizures.
 2. Enumerate clinical conditions requiring mechanical ventilation. Mention the types of
 Invasive and Non Invasive ventilator support. Discuss general considerations of
 management of ventilated patient.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
1. Diarrhoeal disease in children
2. Immunisation schedule
3. Hyaline membrane disease
4. Hirsutism
5. Management of chronic pain
6. Congenital hypothyroidism
7. Hyponatremia
8. Scorpion Sting
9. Euthanasia
 10. Irritable bowel syndrome
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2014 Question Paper 

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
 MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES &
RECENT ADVANCES
 Q.P. Code :202004
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks

I. Elaborate on: (2X15=30)
1. Discuss the aetiology, evaluation and management of Dwarfism.
2. Discuss the aetiology, clinical features and management of hyponatremia.
II. Write notes on: (10X7=70)
1. Biologic DMARDS.
2. Diagnosis and management of CMV retinitis.
3. Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia.
4. Tuberous sclerosis.
5. Evaluation of UTI in children.
6. Obesity in children.
7. Immunization in children.
8. Bone densitometry.
9. Restless leg syndrome.
10.Diagnosis and management of Wilm’s tumour.
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2015 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
PAPER IV – MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES
AND RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code : 202004
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Discuss the pathogenesis, clinical features, lab diagnosis, management and
 complications of Grave’s disease.

 2. Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, lab diagnosis, management and
 complications of acute pancreatitis.

II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
 1. Viral gasteroenteritis in paediatrics
 2. Drugs and breast feeding.
 3. Henoch Schonlein purpura.
 4. Ascariasis.
 5. Management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.
 6. Discuss briefly the post renal transplant management.
 7. Tafenoquine.
 8. Pleiotropic effects of Statins and the latest controversies associated with its use.
 9. CT imaging in cardiology.
 10. Recent advancements in the management of heart failure.
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2015 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
PAPER IV – MEDICINE INCLUDING CHILDREN’S DISEASES
AND RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code: 202004
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Discuss the causes, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis of metabolic acidosis
 in an infant.
 2. Discuss approach to acute poisoning and management at tertiary care hospital.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
 1. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in children.
 2. Brain death.
 3. Breaking bad news of Myocardial infarction to family of 30 year old male.
 4. Diabetic ketoacidosis in children.
 5. Continuous positive airway pressure.
 6. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children.
 7. Evaluation of hematuria in a child.
 8. Pneumococcal vaccines.
 9. Newer anti retroviral drugs.
10. Ebola virus.
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