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
2
Q
T/F A surgical biopsy is a cytopathology technique
A
False - Histopathology
3
Q
Give some Advantages of FNA
A
Cost-effective
Relatively low risk
Easily accessible for external massess
4
Q
Give some disadvantages of FNA
A
it is not enough to know what it is
need histopathology
5
Q
Why is histopathology of a tumour important?
A
Gives info regarding prognosis & therapeutic plan
Invasion, tumour grade, mitotic count
6
Q
What is a tumour grade
A
predicts biological behaviour and is based upon published grading criteria.
7
Q
T/F physical examination and diagnostic imaging are enough to diagnose a neoplasm
A
False
