Basic Principles of Cytopathology — MCQs

Arrange the following in sequential order with regards to the steps of collection of samples for pap smear testing: Use posterior vaginal wall retractor Take the sample Make smear on a slide Fix the smear

On mammogram all of the following are the features of a malignant tumor except:

A 45-year-old man who works in a textile company visited hospital for routine health check-up. He prepares dyes in the company for the last 18 years. Which of the following investigation would you recommend for this patient?

Which is the best investigation for carcinoma of the head of pancreas?

A 45-year-old woman presents with a history of cervical erosion and spotting for the past 2 months. What is the next best step?

Which of the following is NOT classified as a small round cell tumor?

Which of the following thyroid carcinomas cannot be definitively diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)?

Laparoscopy is the diagnostic procedure of choice for:

Name the cells marked as X in Pap smear.

Which HPV oncoprotein initiates cervical carcinogenesis primarily by inactivating the p53 tumor suppressor?