Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Zoë Little

Candidate number:

Theme: Malabsorption

OPTION LIST

A	CD4+ Th1 lymphocytes	I	GI T cell lymphoma
B	CD4+ Th2 lymphocytes	J	Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
C	CD76+ B lymphocytes	K	Tropical sprue
D	CD8+ T lymphocytes	L	Whipple’s disease
E	Colorectal carcinoma	M
F	g/d TCR-expressing T lymphocytes	N
G	Giardia intestinalis	O
H	GI B cell lymphoma	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. Coeliac disease is a pre-malignant condition. To what does it commonly predispose?

2. An infective cause of GI malabsorption, the agent responsible being a Gram positive rod

3. These lymphocytes are key mediators in Crohn’s disease

4. A disease of unknown aetiology which causes GI malabsorption, usually treated with tetracycline

5. The presence of these lymphocytes on duodenal histology is strongly suggestive of Coeliac disease

ANSWERS

1. I

2. L

3. A

4. K

5. F