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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2013

During the surgical removal of a retention cyst of the lower lip a 14-year-old boy complained of sudden weakness, dizziness, nausea. Objectively: the skin is covered with cold sweat. Respiration is frequent, pulse is weak, AP is decreased (90/60 mm Hg), the hands are cold. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Anaphylactic shock
  2. Collapse
  3. Traumatic shock
  4. Toxic shock
  5. Syncope
Correct answer

Syncope

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