4- Diagnosis of neoplasia Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the 2 examination techniques used in diagnosing neoplasia

A

Cytopathological - examination of cells
Histopathological examination - examination of tissues

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2
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T/F A surgical biopsy is a cytopathology technique

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False - Histopathology

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3
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Give some Advantages of FNA

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Cost-effective
Relatively low risk
Easily accessible for external massess

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4
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Give some disadvantages of FNA

A

it is not enough to know what it is
need histopathology

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5
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Why is histopathology of a tumour important?

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Gives info regarding prognosis & therapeutic plan

Invasion, tumour grade, mitotic count

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6
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What is a tumour grade

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predicts biological behaviour and is based upon published grading criteria.

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7
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T/F physical examination and diagnostic imaging are enough to diagnose a neoplasm

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False

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