Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Frances Rose

Theme: Stem cell transplantation

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Adenovirus	I	Haemorrhagic cystitis
B	Myelodysplasia	J	Herpes simplex virus
C	Chronic Graft vs Host disease	K	Dyskeratosis congenita
D	Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia	L
E	Varicella zoster virus	M
F	Fanconi anaemia	N
G	Severe Combined Immunodeficiency	O
H	Acute Graft vs Host disease	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. Side effect of alkylating agent used for pre-stem cell transplantation chemotherapy

 

2. Autosomal recessive condition found at higher frequency in Ashkenazi Jewish population treated by stem cell transplantation

 

3. Autogenic stem cell transplantation is not a treatment option for this condition

 

4. Cause of GI upset, pneumonitis, vaginal pain and scarring 120 days post-stem cell transplantation

 

5. The most common infectious problem in children 3-6 month post-stem cell transplantation

 

 

ANSWERS

1. I

2. F

3. G

4. C

5. A