Pathology EMQ template.

Name: James Cooper

Theme: Cytopathology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	EBUS-TBNA	I	Sediment Cytology
B	ECMO	J	Transrectal Biopsy
C	EUS-FNA	K	Trephine Biopsy
D	Exfoliative Cytology	L	US guided FNA
E	Fine Needle Aspiration	M
F	Flow Cytometry	N
G	Lithotripsy	O
H	Saucerisation	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Acquiring a sample for cytopathological inspection from the endometrium of a lady, 30, with suspected endometrial dysplasia.

 

 

2. Acquiring a sample from lesions in a gentleman, 55, with suspected hepatocellular carcinoma.

 

 

3. Acquiring a sample from a palpable breast lump in a 38 year old lady.

 

 

4. Acquiring a sample from a gentleman, 65, with suspected alveolar haemorrhage.

 

 

5. Acquiring a sample from a lesion on the pancreas of a man, 59, with a suspected pancreatic cystic tumour.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. D

2. L

3. E

4. D

5. C