4- Diagnosis of neoplasia Flashcards
Describe the 2 examination techniques used in diagnosing neoplasia
Cytopathological - examination of cells
Histopathological examination - examination of tissues
T/F A surgical biopsy is a cytopathology technique
False - Histopathology
Give some Advantages of FNA
Cost-effective
Relatively low risk
Easily accessible for external massess
Give some disadvantages of FNA
it is not enough to know what it is
need histopathology
Why is histopathology of a tumour important?
Gives info regarding prognosis & therapeutic plan
Invasion, tumour grade, mitotic count
What is a tumour grade
predicts biological behaviour and is based upon published grading criteria.
T/F physical examination and diagnostic imaging are enough to diagnose a neoplasm
False