Question

A Patient presents to you with generalized weakness and easy fatigability. He gives you a history of working in a factory with an exposure to Benzene. Which of the following cases would you suspect in this patient

• A. Blood Cancer
• B. Urinary Bladder Cancer
• C. Carcinoma Gall Bladder
• D. Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Given the problem, a patient exhibits symptoms such as generalized weakness and easy fatigability, together with a known history of benzene exposure in a factory setting. To determine the likely diagnosis, we should consider the known effects of benzene on human health.

Benzene is classified as a carcinogen, and exposure to it is strongly linked to the development of blood disorders, particularly:

• Aplastic anemia
• Blood cancers such as leukemia

In this context, leukemia or blood cancer would be the most probable condition due to benzene exposure.

Options	Possibility
Blood Cancer	Highly Likely
Urinary Bladder Cancer	Unlikely Related to Benzene
Carcinoma Gall Bladder	Unlikely Related to Benzene
Hepatocellular Carcinoma	Unlikely Related to Benzene

In conclusion, based on the symptoms and occupational exposure history, the most plausible diagnosis for the patient's condition is Blood Cancer.