Name: Natalie Miller

Theme: Cytopathology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A

Cone biopsy

I

Stereotactic radiographic cytological sampling method

B

Core biopsy

J

 

C

Cystoscopy

K

 

D

Endometrial tissue sampling

L

 

E

Exfoliative (brush) cytology

M

 

F

Fine needle aspirate

N

 

G

Fluid cytology of alveolar washings

O

 

H

Percutaneous FNA biopsy

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. Single most useful first-line cytological investigation of an impalpable breast lump seen on a mammogram.

 

2. Single most useful first-line cytological investigation for the confirmation of the benign status of an ovarian cyst.

 

3. Single most useful first-line cytological investigation for the detection of pneumocystis carinii in an immunosuppressed patient.

 

4. Single most useful first-line cytological investigation of a palpable breast lump in a clinic setting.

 

5. Single most useful first-line cytological investigation for screening for cervical dysplasia.

 

 

ANSWERS

1. I

2. F

3. G

4. F

5. E