Collagen disorders Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 69-year-old man comes to the office for evaluation of frequent gum bleeding. For the past three months, the patient’s gums have bled easily whenever he brushes his teeth. He has also noticed that he tends to bruise even after minor injuries. Past medical history is notable for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The patient has been living alone for the past 4 years, since his life partner passed away from cardiac arrest. His diet mostly consists of bread and canned meat products. The patient drinks alcohol occasionally but does not consume tobacco or illicit substances. Vitals are within normal limits. Physical examination shows swollen and tender gums that bleed on probing. Skin examination demonstrates scattered ecchymoses and coiled hair. Which of the following steps in collagen production is most likely defective in this patient?
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