Pathology

Handbook of Hematologic Pathology (Diagnostic Pathology, 2)by Harold Schumacher, William Rock, Sanford Stass Editorial ReviewsModern Pathology, 2000"...strongly recommend[ed] to residents and fellow in hematopathology. " Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal"...well written and organized... .a valuable source of practical information applicable to patient care."Product Details•Hardcover:

Wenig Atlas of Head and Neck Pathology with CD-ROM 2nd Edition by Bruce M. Wenig featuring 2,240 phenomenal illustrations depict the histologic, immunohistochemical, cytologic, and diagnostic imaging appearance of every type of head and neck pathology, including brand-new coverage of thyroid and parathyroid disorders. You'll also find completely new guidance on identifying intraoperative specimens

*****Hace ocho años una película alemana llamada Anatomía dirigida por Stefan Ruzowitzky hablaba de las peripecias en el campus de una estudiante modelo interpretada por Franka Potente. Ella era una estudiante brillante pero sobre todo su abuelo había sido una autentica institución en la medicina, el profesor inaugura su clase diciendo que al mitad de ellos no llegarán a acabar el curso lo q

An elderly man comes to medical attention because of anemia and multiple infections. Physical examination is remarkable for hepatosplenomegaly. An automated blood count demonstrates pancytopenia.Review of the peripheral smear by a hematologist demonstrates rare, distinctive, neoplastic white cells covered by fine, hairlike projections. Which of the following characteristics would likely be asso

Crack-smoking lipstick lesbians love autopsies. Didn't hypersexual, WB-style hackwork like this go out of style over ten years ago? Apparently not. Arriving like a diseased uncle you assumed had perished back in the late 90's, German director Marc Schoelermann's glossy psychological head game Pathology would love for you to consider it an edgy, shocking, taboo-busting genre explosion like no

"Pathology", é um polêmico filme de suspense com toques de terror que está dando o que falar nos EUA. A história do filme envolve um grupo de jovens estudantes de medicina que arma um “jogo” para ver quem consegue cometer o crime perfeito, um que nem mesmo um patologista possa desvendar. Como esperado, a brincadeira ultrapassa os limites e se torna um verdadeiro pesadelo para todos os envo

Larceny release the DVDrip for Pathology, also noting another release from KORSUB-BiFOS… Who the fuck? Anyway, enjoy, looks like an alright movie despite average ratings (That is usually a good sign, actually). We previously posted the CAM here. In this spoof of Hollywood blockbusters, director and screenwriter Craig Mazin (THE SPECIALS) tackles the age-old story [...]

Cuando el estudiante de medicina Ted Gray (Milo Ventimiglia) se gradua con honores, es enviado a unirse al programa de Patología más prestigioso del país. Con talento y determinación Ted se convierte en el privilegiado de un grupo de internos quienes lo invitan a su pequeño círculo. Intrigado por sus nuevos amigos, Ted comienza a descubrir secretos que nunca imaginó y se da cuenta que se ha

A group of medical residents studying pathology devise a deadly game: to see which one of them can commit the perfect murder.When med school student Ted Gray (Milo Ventimiglia) graduates top of his class he joins one of the nation’s most prestigious Pathology programs. With talent and determination, Ted is quickly noticed by the program’s privileged and elite band of pathology interns who invi

The modified structures at the border of the epithelium shown above are immotile in a 23-year-old patient. Which of the following would be a consequence of this lack of motility?A. Implantation failureB. Kartagener's syndromeC. Malabsorption syndromeD. Reduction in number of disaccharidasesE. Uptake and digestion of spermatid residual bodies Answer

Product Description Argues that while the ideology of nonviolent political action promises that the harsh realities of state power can be transcended through good feelings and purity of purpose, it is in fact a counter-revolutionary movement that defends and reinforces the same status-quo it claims to oppose. Churchill debunks the claims of historical pacifist victories, and proposes ways to

At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we want to maximize the chances for pregnancy after tubal ligation reversal for all of our patients. One step that is helpful in planning for a tubal reversal procedure is examining the pathology report from a patient’s medical record. Pathology reports can provide critical information to a tubal reversal specialist since they convey additional information b

Rubin's Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine by Raphael Rubin and David S. Strayer is now in its Fifth Edition. With a new editorial team, fully updated chapters, enhanced illustrations, and a complete new suite of online supplements for students and faculty. This edition includes over 200 new full-color schematic drawings, photographs, and micrographs, and timely coverage of biote

Robbins and Cotran Review of Pathology 2nd Edition by Edward Klatt and Vinay Kumar helps readers to master the most important principles and facts in pathology. More than 1,000 questions cover everything from the fundamentals of gross and microscopic pathology to the latest findings in molecular biology and genetics. Based on two of the best-selling, most authoritative pathology textbooks, Robbins

Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology by Edward C. Klatt is specifically designed to accompany Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th Edition. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations richly depict all of the major conditions that are most commonly covered in pathology courses and on the USMLEs. Gross and microscopic pathology images are complemented by full-color conceptual line draw

Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology wishes to appoint an Associate Professor in Plant Pathology from September 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. Job description The associate professor's duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within

“You have seen them on your favorite CSI or NCISTV shows. They are the criminalists known as the forensic pathology technicians. They are the individuals who work under the medical examiner. What does a forensic pathology technician do? What are the educational requirements to become one? In this article, I will explain the job description of [...]

Which of the following is NOT correct? Diverticulitis is associated with a low fibre diet leading to increased pressure on the bowel wall. Crohn’s disease may involve the large and small intestine. Bowel cancer does not produce pain in the early stages. Ulcerative colitis is not associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.Answer

Which of the following is correctly matched? malabsorption - hepatobiliary disease malabsorption - pancreatic insufficiency maldigestion - coeliac disease malabsorption - Crohn’s diseaseAnswer

Which of the following is correct in relation to jaundice: Jaundice will only occur when there is liver damage An increased rate of red blood cell destruction may lead to jaundice. Liver damage due to invasion by cancer cells generally does not cause jaundice while alcoholic liver damage does. Jaundice will only occur when bile flow is disrupted, as is the case with gallstones.Answer

PreVail are back once again with a CAM release of the new crime thriller Pathology. It is about a student who gets invited into an elite group of students, who he soon finds out like to figure out how to commit the “perfect murder”. I don’t know what to say about the quality, just seems [...]

Cathy Cullen The plot of this film is as basic as it is awful. Which is very. Ted Grey moves to a new town to study pathology. He seems to be a nice enough guy, hard-working, loving fiancée, etc. He’s a brilliantly talented doctor (of course), with a great life planned out for himself. However, within [...]

By Raphael Rubin, David S Strayer,Publisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsNumber Of Pages: 1456Publication Date: 2007-03-01Sales Rank: 291522ISBN / ASIN: 0781795168EAN: 9780781795166Binding: HardcoverBook Description:Widely acclaimed for its clinical approach to pathology and superb full-colorillustrations, Rubin'sPathology is now in its Fifth Edition—with a new editorial team, fully updated chapters, enhanced illustrations, and a complete new suite of online supplements for students and faculty. This edition includes over 200 new full-color schematic drawings, photographs, and micrographs, and timely coverage of bioterrorism, emerging diseases, and stem cell research. A new design feature visually highlights the pathogenesis information on pathologic conditions to help students quic

Some say that Pathology is a window to God. As doctors, they see the perversion and corruption of the flesh by all means unnatural…by violence…by toxin…by madness… to determine the cause of death. As a result they are the experts in all signs of foul play and the best in the field can uncover all means of killing, even those that are seemingly undetectable.When med school student Ted Gray (Milo Ventimiglia) graduates top of his class he joins one of the nation's most prestigious Pathology programs. With talent and determination Ted is quickly noticed by the program's privileged and elite band of pathology interns who invite him into their crowd. Intrigued by his new friends he begins to uncover secrets he never expected and finds that he has unknowingly become a pawn in their dange

A group of med students hatch a scheme to see who can commit the perfect crime.[-/+] Watch the Movie Trailer Visit the Official WebsiteRelease Date: April 18, 2008Genre: Drama and ThrillerRunning Time: Distributor(s): MGM Distribution CompanyTagline: Every body has a secret.MPAA Rating: R for violence, gruesome images, strong sexual content, nudity, drug use and language.Director(s): Marc SchoelermannWriter(s): Brian Taylor - ScreenplayMark Neveldine - ScreenplayProducer(s): Barrett Stuart - Executive ProducerYan Fisher Romanovsky - Executive ProducerTom Rosenberg - ProducerGary Lucchesi - ProducerMark Neveldine - ProducerBrian Taylor - ProducerSkip Williamson - ProducerGary Gilbert - ProducerMovie Casts:Milo Ventimiglia - Ted GrayMichael Weston - JakeLauren Lee Smith - Juliette BathDa

Ted Gray (Milo Ventimiglia) o astro do seriado "Heroes", é um estudante de medicina recem formado e contratado por um hospital, logo faz amizade com um grupo de patologistas. Após estreitarem os laços ou nem tanto, o convidam para um jogo onde o participante tem que cometer o crime perfeito. Já com a total falta de sensibilidade que a profissão causa, as cenas são por vezes grotescas. Dai não é difícil de adivinhar que tudo sai do controle e a coisa ficará feia pro lado dele.Eu gostei muito da forma que o site Judão realizou o comentário sobre o filme. Vale a pena ler.Direção: Marc SchoelermannElenco: Johnny Whitworth, Alyssa Milano, Milo Ventimiglia, Lauren Lee Smith, Mei Melançon, Keir O'Donnell, Dan Callahan, Sam Witwer, Jarvis W. George Filmes e Pipocas

The jury continues to deliberate the fate of a prominent pathology expert witness and former Allegheny County Coroner. Dr. Cyril Wecht is accused of using former staff at the Coroner's Office to further his private practice as an expert witness....

Milo Ventimiglia was at the Wizard Comic Convention this weekend! I was thinking about it all weekend and how I wished I could be there. Anyways, he was there talking about his movie Pathology. You can see the trailer here. The movie is being released in limited theatres on April 18 (right after my bday!!) [...]

Watch new movie trailerPathology 2008Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Lauren Lee Smith, Johnny Whitworth, Alyssa MilanoDirector: Marc SchoelermannRelease Date: 15 May 2008A group of medical students devise a deadly game: to see which one of them can commit the perfect murder.Trailer - PathologyCrime / Horror / ThrillerBest Movie Trailers

It’s got a cool blue tinge, so it must be a poster for a creepy horror movie. Honestly, the most interesting thing about this poster is the “From the Creators of CRANK” bit (they wrote the movie, by the way). Now, I didn’t actually like CRANK all that much, but it had enough bright moments to [...]

I’m really excited to see Pathology…it stars Milo Ventimiglia.. Some say that Pathology is a window to God. As doctors, they see the perversion and corruption of the flesh by all means unnatural…by violence…by toxin…by madness…to determine the cause of death. As a result they are the experts in all signs of foul play and the [...]

” Pathology ” Heroes severlerin yakından tanıyacağı ” Peter Petrelli ( Milo Ventimiglia ) ‘nın başrolünde oynadığı 2007 ‘ nin Korku / Gerilim filmlerinden. Bir grub tıp öğrencisi ve tehlikeli oyunları üzerine kurulu konusu ve fragmanıyla izlenesi 2007 filmlerinden biri gibi görünüyor. öğrenci, doktor, film, fragman, Fragman / Trailer, Gözönündekiler, gerilim, hasta, heroes, korku, milo [...]

Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology by Edward C. Klatt is specifically designed to accompany Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th Edition. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations richly depict all of the major conditions that are most commonly covered in pathology courses and on the USMLEs. Gross and microscopic pathology images are complemented by full-color conceptual line drawings and corresponding radiologic images.This is a new addition to the Pathologic Basis of Disease series of books. With an attractive purple and blue coloured cover and is 529 pages long. The book is divided into 20 chapters that are said to closely follow the second unit of the seventh edition of the big Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease and the Basic Pathology textbooks. One may ask why an atlas is needed to compliment such a comprehensive predominantly undergraduate text. The author states in the preface that the majority of students are visual learners and readily take advantage of visu

Pathology is a thriller movie starring Milo Ventimiglia (from Heroes TV Series). Milo plays as a med school student named Ted Gray. He graduates top of his class. Then he join the nation’s most prestigious Pathology programs. With talent and determination Ted is quickly noticed by the program’s privileged and elite band of pathology interns who invite him into their crowd. Intrigued by his new friends he begins to uncover secrets he never expected and finds that he has unknowingly become a pawn in their dangerous and secret after-hours game at the morgue of who can commit the perfect undetectable murder. As Ted becomes seduced into their wild extracurricular activities the danger becomes real and he must stay one step ahead of the game before he is the next victim. Release Date : February 8, 2008 Director : Marc Schoelermann Writer : Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Cast : Milo Ventimiglia, Lauren Lee Smith, Johnny Whitworth, Alyssa Milano, Keir O’Donnell, Dan Callahan,

A 25-year-old woman with sickle cell anemia complains of steady pain in her right upper quadrant with radiation to the right shoulder, especially after large or fatty meals. Her physician diagnoses gallstones. Of which of the following compounds are these stones most likely composed?A. Calcium bilirubinateB. Calcium oxalateC. CholesterolD. Cholesterol and calcium bilirubinateE. CystineAnswer

Manual of Surgical Pathology by Susan C. Lester provides an excellent practical guide to pathologic dissection and case submission. The pointers on tumor staging and important items for the final diagnosis of specimens helps one prepare the final case report. An excellent guide for pathology residents, pathology assistants, and pathologists alike.Heres complete, practical guidance on the evaluation of the surgical pathology specimen, from its arrival in the department to preparation of the final report. Inside, readers will find step-by-step instructions on specimen processing, tissue handling, gross dissection technique, histological examination, application of special stains, development of a differential diagnosis, and more. This thoroughly revised New Edition integrates cutting-edge techniques as well as the latest staging and classification information.Book DetailsPaperback: 384 pagesPublisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (October 4, 2005)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0443066450I

Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology by Meryl H. Haber, Paolo Gattuso, Odile David, and Daniel J. Spitz is an excellent title and should be part of the required textbook list that all pathology residents should get at the start of their residency. The bullet comment format is very useful and this text is a fine companion to the standard Anatomic Pathology text. It is also perfect for a quick review of a disease entity either at sign-out with staff or prior to a larger scope teaching session. Get this book early in the residency if at all possible.This bench-side reference uses an algorithmic approach to guide readers to the prompt and accurate diagnosis of specimens submitted to the laboratory. Organized by organ system, each chapter addresses the differential diagnosis of the pathologic entities most frequently encountered in the laboratory. Explanatory discussions, combined with over 600 macro and micro photographs, enable the reader to make more informed, accurate diagnoses.

Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology Review by Pier Luigi DiPatre and Darryl Carter is a wonderful review of surgical pathology. The questions are extremely high quality. It is obvious much time was spent in their construction. The answer explanations are lucid, complete, and consise. You really do not need to own Sternberg's in order to benefit from this book. It is also a great companion to Rosai, the WHO books, or AFIP fascicles.These days, it is really impossible to know everything in pathology which can be very frustrating. With this book, however, it has actually been entertaining to study for the surgical pathololgy portion of the boards. If you are a pathology resident, it is highly recommended getting this book.This multiple-choice question-and-answer review book is an excellent study aid for candidates preparing for board certification. It also serves as a useful review for recertification examinations in pathology. It provides a systematic review of surgical pathology

Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology Review by Ivan Damjanov and Marin Nola is the ideal study guide to help you prepare for board certification or re-certification examinations in anatomic pathology. Based on the leading surgical pathology textbook, Rosai and Ackermans Surgical Pathology, this must-have resource provides comprehensive coverage of all pathologic entities of the major organ systems as well as diagnostic techniques.Rather than presenting page after page of dense text, this reference makes studying a snap by featuring reader-friendly true/false questions. The answers are explained and cross-referenced to appropriate pages in Rosai for further reading. To test your knowledge and assist in your final preparation, the book features a comprehensive multiple-choice examination at its conclusion. From distilling important facts and concepts to providing practical study tools, this essential resource not only helps you study, it helps you study well.Book DetailsPaperback: 51

A 9 year old African child develops a high grade lymphoma of the jaw. Which of the following features would probably NOT be present?a) CD4 positivityb) CD10 positivityc) Epstein-Barr virusd) Starry sky patterne) t (8,14)Answer

1) Obstructive Disorders Mucocele Most common of the obstructive disorders; results from trauma to minor salivary glands with extravasation and pooling of mucus in surrounding tissues Seen mainly in young persons; the lips are the favoured site Usually appear as small, fluctuant masses—large mucoceles of the floor of the mouth are known as ranulas; these may extend into the neck Sialolithiasis This is the formation of stones (calculi) in the ducts of salivary glands The stones result from the calcification of an intraluminal nidus e.g. dried secretions or cellular debris—they are composed mainly of calcium phosphate Inflammation of the salivary duct and stasis of saliva have been suggested as predisposing factors—the submandibular duct is the most common site Peak incidence in the fourth and fifth decades The stones vary in size, surface texture and colour Recurrent infection of affected glands (secondary to obstruction) is common 2) Inflammation (Sialadenitis)

Inflammation Stomatitis This refers to generalized inflammation of the oral mucosa A variety of lesion types may be seen including vesicobullous lesions (VB) and ulcers (U). Some agents e.g. Candida sp. produce characteristic lesions. CAUSES OF STOMATITIS Class of agent Example Type of lesion Virus Herpes simplex VB/U Varicella VB/U Coxsackie, type A VB/U Fungus Candida albicans Thrush/U Bacteria Vincent’s disease U Autoimmune Pemphigus VB Bullous pemphigoid VB SLE U Other/unknown Erythema multiforme VB Lichen planus U Aphthous stomatitis U Candidiasis Usually attributable to infection with C. albicans but other species can be causative Risk factors include immunosuppression, altered oral microflora (e.g. broad-spectrum antibiotics), denture use and endocrine disorders e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus There are numerous manifestations of oral candidiasis and some of the main ones are outlined: Thrush:

Southern California is a beautiful place. The weather is perfect, there is a lot to do, and the people are generally friendly and keep out of your business. For those reasons and many others, I have chosen to make Southern California my home. However, Southern California is not perfect. The culture is infected with pathological beliefs that have led us to the huge problem with house affordability and the impending disaster in our real estate market. What do I mean by Cultural Pathology? There are certain beliefs if widely held and acted upon by a group of people leads inevitably to collective suffering and/or destruction. One example we all see is in the American auto industry. Before imports hit our shores the American auto industry used to believe the quality of their product did not matter, people would buy their product irrespective of quality. For many years, the industry was successful despite this pathology. This belief allowed offshore competitors to enter the market, build mar

Southern California is a beautiful place. The weather is perfect, there is a lot to do, and the people are generally friendly and keep out of your business. For those reasons and many others, I have chosen to make Southern California my home. However, Southern California is not perfect. The culture is infected with pathological beliefs that have led us to the huge problem with house affordability and the impending disaster in our real estate market. What do I mean by Cultural Pathology? There are certain beliefs if widely held and acted upon by a group of people leads inevitably to collective suffering and/or destruction. One example we all see is in the American auto industry. Before imports hit our shores the American auto industry used to believe the quality of their product did not matter, people would buy their product irrespective of quality. For many years, the industry was successful despite this pathology. This belief allowed offshore competitors to enter the market, build mar

Fibrolamellar type of Hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with all of the following features except that:a. It occurs in young adultsb. It is more common in femalesc. It has no association with cirhosis of liverd. It has better prognosisAnswerTags: Fibrolamellar, Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The most important factor related to the prognosis of breast cancer isa. Presence of activated oncogenesb. The histological typec. The size of the tumord. Status of axillary lymph nodeAnswerTags: Breast Cancer, Oncogenes, Lymph nodes

A single file infiltrating pattern of tumor cells in parallel arrays is classic for:A. DCIS (ductal carcinoma in-situ)B. Infiltrating ductal carcinomaC. Infiltrating lobular carcinomaD. Tubular carcinomaAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Breast Carcinoma

Fatty streaks are first consistently detected in arterial walls during which stage of life?A. Adolescence (12-20 yrs.)B. Young adults (21-30 yrs.)C. Middle age (31-40 yrs.)D. Older adults (41-660 yrs.)AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Atherosclerosis

A 6 month old girl, known to have congenital heart disease developed arrhythmias after surgical repair. What type of anomaly is she most likely to have? patent ductus arteriosus coarctation of the aorta atrial septal defect, secundum type atrioventricularis communis total anomalous pulmonary venous returnAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Endocardial cushion defects

A 4 year old cyanotic boy presented with cerebral thrombosis and died. Chest x-rays had shown decreased pulmonary vascular markings, an anteriorly situated aorta and a hypoplastic pulmonary artery. To confirm your clinical impression, what would you look for at the time of autopsy examination? an atrial septal defect a dextropositioned aorta a patent foramen ovale a patent ductus arteriosus an anatomical continuity between aortic and mitral valvesAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Cardiac

The advantages of cytopathologic study include all of the following EXCEPTa. cost effectiveb. less invasive than surgical biopsyc. can evaluate sites that cannot be biopsiedd. can provide immediate diagnosese. sensitivity is essentially 100%AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology

Which of these diseases is an autoimmune disease most commonly found in young men?a. primary biliary cirrhosisb. primary sclerosing cholangitisc. autoimmune hepatitisd. healthy carrier state of hepatitis Be. alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiencyAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Which of these diseases is associated with anti-mitochondrial antibodies?a. primary biliary cirrhosisb. primary sclerosing cholangitisc. autoimmune hepatitisd. healthy carrier state of hepatitis Be. alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiencyAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Autoimmune diseases

All of the following are true concerning adenocarcinoma of the stomach except:A. is the most common malignant tumor of the stomachB. has a higher incidence in Japan than in the U.S.C. is seen with increased frequency in blacks and American Indians and is associated with a high incidence of blood group AD. has increased in incidence in the U.S. due to changes in dietary patternE. has recently been associated with bacterial infectionAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Adenocarcinoma, Gastric

All of the following statements concerning non-tropical sprue (celiac disease, gluten-sensitive enteropathy) are true except:a. is usually associated with megaloblastic anemiab. is the most common cause of malabsorption in children in the U.S.c. can not be diagnosed specifically from biopsy aloned. shows an association with certain HLA typese. may be associated with serum antibodies to components of wheat, barley, or ryeAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Sprue, Celiac Sprue

Choose the best set of data to fit the diagnosis of post streptococcal glomerulonephritisa. BP 150/90; BUN 37 mg/dl; SerCreat 1.9 mg/dl; urine protein 1.5g/24 hr; urine sediment 40-50 RBC/high power field; 5-10 RBC casts/HighPowerField; low serum complementb. BP 120/70; BUN 20 mg/dl; Ser Creat 0.9 mg/dl; urine protein 1.0g/24 hr; urine sediment 0-5 WBC/HPF; 0-5 oval fat bodies; low serum complementc. BP 160/100; BUN 60 mg/dl; SerCreat 6.0mg/dl; urine protein 500mg/24hr; urine sediment 0-1 RBC/HPF; normal serum complementd. BP 110/80; BUN 37 mg/dl/ Ser Creat 2.3 mg/dl; urine protein 5.0g/24h; urine sediment, RBCs 100/HPF; normal serum complementAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Glomerulonephritis

Which of the following risk factors play a role in cholelithiasis ? ethnic factors – more common in all Native American groups geographic - more common in underdeveloped societies environmental factors – estrogenic influences such as oral contraceptives and pregnancy family history c and dAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Cholelithiasis

Transposition of the great vessels is characterized by:A. dextrocardiaB. both great vessels arising from a single ventricleC. common vessel arising from the base of the heartD. pulmonary artery arising from the left ventricleE. dextroposed aortaAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Transposition of Great Arteries

The following is true of pleomorphic adenoma:A. it is thought to arise from salivary gland epithelium (myoepithelial or ductal reserve cells)B. it is a heterogenous tumor that displays either epithelial or mesenchymal differentiationC. it is a notoriously fast-growing tumor with a high propensity for malignant transformationD. it is usually completely encapsulated, so enucleation is considered the treatment of choiceAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Pleomorphic Adenoma, Salivary gland Neoplasm

Patients with post-ductal coarctation of the aorta may have the following associated features which are considered to be secondary to the coarctation:a. patent foramen ovaleb. collateral systemic arteriesc. ventricular septal defectd. stenosis of pulmonic valvee. atrial septal defectAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, coarctation of Aorta

What complication(s) is (are) seen after Mustard surgical repair (re-routing systemic venous return at the atrial level)?a. right ventricular failureb. polycythemiac. systemic hypertensiond. endocardial fibroelastosise. endocarditisAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Mustard Surgical repair

Ventricular septal defect in a child who is not cyanotic is associated with:a. increased pulmonary blood flowb. small left ventriclec. small right ventricled. thick-walled pulmonary veinse. right to left shuntAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, VSD

A 2 day old baby presented with respiratory distress. After the workup showed congenital heart disease he had a balloon septostomy as an emergency procedure. He was most likely diagnosed as having:a. transposition of great arteriesb. coarctation of aortac. pulmonic valve stenosisd. patent ductus arteriosuse. truncus arteriosusAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, TGA

Which of the following congenital heart diseases would benefit if the ductus arteriosus is kept open with prostaglandin E?a. truncus arteriosusb. atrial septal defect, secundum typec. atrioventricularis communisd. ventricular septal defecte. transposition of the great vessels with intact atrial and ventricular septaAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, TGA

All of the following statements are true of a transmural infarct except which one?A.it is usually located in the perfusion territory of a particular coronary artery.B.the occluding thrombus often lyses spontaneously and this may prevent the development of an infarct or minimize its size.C.it involves more than half the thickness of the ventricular wall.D.if there is pre-existing severe narrowing of another coronary artery, it is possible for an infarct to occupy the territory of this artery in addition to or in place of the one which is thrombosed.E.a single transmural infarct involving 40% or more of the ventricular myocardium invariably will lead to cardiogenic shock.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Myocardial Infarction

A 28 year old Oriental man with a history of heavy cigarette smoking since the age of 14 presented with pain in the legs on walking short distances. Examination revealed weak dorsalis pedis pulses bilaterally and cold blue toes. He was advised to stop smoking, which he did. One month later, his pulses were much improved, the toes were no longer cold and blue, and he could walk a much longer distance without pain. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?a. coarctation of the aorta.b. dissection of the descending thoracic and abdominal segments of the aorta.c. infrarenal atherosclerotic aneurysm.d. Takayasu’s arteritis.e. Buerger disease (thromboangiitis obliterans).AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Thromboangitis Obliterans

Which of the following does not usually present with a restrictive type of cardiomyopathy?a. amyloid heart disease.b. glycogen storage disease types II and III.c. AIDS-associated myocarditis.d. endomyocardial fibrosis.e. Loeffler’s endomyocarditis.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Cardiomyopathy

The Aschoff body is the characteristic histological lesion of which one of the following diseases?a. infective endocarditis. b. rheumatoid heart disease. c. Marfan’s syndrome. d. myocardial sarcoidosis. e. rheumatic carditis.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Aschoff bodies

Pneumonia can result from all of the following except: a. neutropenia b. impairment of macrophage function c. low host resistance d. loss of goblet cells e. loss of type II pneumocytesAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Pneumonia

A forty year old woman developed ground glass densities in her lung fields as seen on a CT scan. A diagnosis of desquamative interstitial pneumonitis was made. An open lung biopsy showed numerous cells in the alveolar spaces. These cells represent:a. desquamated lining epithelial cellsb. activated alveolar macrophagesc. neutrophilsd. lymphocytese. eosinophilsAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Diffuse Interstitial Pneumonia

Pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia encompass all of the following except: a. allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis b. chronic eosinophilic pneumonia c. simple (Loeffler’s syndrome) d. tropical eosinophilia e. extrinsic allergic alveolitisAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Farmer's Lung

The characteristic lesion of pulmonary asbestosis is: a. interstitial fibrosisb. psammoma bodies c. emphysema d. dense pleural fibrosis in the upper lobes e. granulomasAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Pneumoconiosis, Asbestosis

A 35 year old machine operator developed diffuse restrictive lung disease and assymetric hilar adenopathy. A PPD was unchanged from a few years ago. He had no systemic disease. He was given steroids with no improvement. Granulomas with numerous schaumann bodies were found on a biopsy. Urine examination most likely showed: a. berylliumb. angiotensin converting enzymec. red blood cellsd. albumine. acid fast bacilliAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Sarcoidosis

A tumor of the parotid gland in a 55 year old man histologically is found to consist predominantly of solid sheets of basaloid cells (resembling transitional epithelium). Occasionally these cells are thought to have intracytoplasmic mucin. A mucicarmine stain confirms the rare intracytoplasmic mucin. What is your diagnosis?a. low grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma.b. papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum.c. high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma.d. adenoid cystic carcinoma.e. malignant mixed tumor.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Salivary Gland, Neoplasms

All of the following statements are true for glycoprotein lIb/IIIa complex except:a. is a member of the integrin family of adhesion receptorsb. fibrinogen binding is not blocked by an epitope on glycoprotein IIb/IIIac. is selectively expressed on the surface of plateletsd. ADP activates the complexe. can bind fibrinogenAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, GPIIb/IIIa

Invasive aspergillosis can be diagnosed by examination of : a Sputum b. Blood culture c. Bronchoalveolar lavage d. Brushing e. An open lung biopsyAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Invasive Aspergillosis

The antigen in Goodpasture’s syndrome is:a. unknownb. probably a globular non-collagenous domain of collagen IVc. an Infectious agent such as EBVd. an organic inhalante. denatured DNAAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, GoodPasture's syndrome

Considering malignancies of the head and neck region, which is primarily treated with radiation therapy?a. type I nasopharyngeal carcinoma (well differentiated).b. squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis.c. mucoepidermoid Carcinoma, low grade.d. malignant mixed tumor, localized to the parotid.e. type III nasopharyngeal carcinoma (undifferentiated).AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Tumors, Head And Neck

The most common malignant tumor of minor salivary glands isa. adenoid cystic carcinoma.b. mucoepidermoid Carcinoma.c. papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum.d. acinic cell carcinoma.e. squamous cell carcinoma.AnswerTags: MCQ, Tumors, Tumours, Pathology

A 28-year-old primigravid woman at term comes to the labor and delivery ward with a gush of fluid and regular contractions. Her prenatal course was remarkable for her being Rh negative and antibody negative. Her husband is Rh positive. Over the following 10 hours, she progresses in labor and delivers a 3600-g boy via a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. The placenta does not deliver spontaneously, and a manual removal is required. To determine the correct amount of RhoGAM (anti-D immune globulin) that should be given, which of the following is the most appropriate laboratory test to send?A. Complete blood countB. Kleihauer-BetkeC. Liver function testsD. Prothrombin timeE. Serum potassiumAnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology, Rh Isoimmunization