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1
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what is paraformaldehyde fixative used for

A

fluorescent studies and research

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2
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what is glutaraldehyde fixative used for

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EM and kidneys

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what is the permissible exposure limit for formaldehyde in the workplace (short term)

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2 ppm over a 15 minute period

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4
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what is hanks special solution used for

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cytogenetics and genetic mutations

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4
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what does chloroform do to tissue

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clears fatty tissue and increases alcohol penetration

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what is zenker’s fixative used for

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nuclear chromatin, connective tissue fibers, and cytoplasmic features

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6
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what does alcohol do to tissue

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coagulates proteins and causes shrinkage

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7
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what is RPMI special solution used for

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flow cytometry and lymphoma

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8
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when was the first recorded autopsy performed and on who

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44 B.C. on Julius Caesar

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9
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explain the Rokitansky autopsy method

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organs are removed in situ (where it originated) in one block from neck to rectum

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10
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what is the average weight of a 20-30 year old prostate

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15 g

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11
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what is the average weight of a 16-20 year old spleen

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170 g

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12
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what is the average weight of a left lung

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375 g

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13
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what is the average weight of combined female kidneys

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288 g

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14
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what is average weight of a right lung

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475 g

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15
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what are the four types of pericardial effusion

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transudative, exudative, hemorrhagic, and malignant

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16
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when should a PAD be finished according to the joint commission for hospital accreditation

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2 days

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17
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where are stress ulcers most commonly located

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stomach

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18
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what is caput succedaneum

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accumulation of interstitial fluid in the soft tissues of the scalp - head becomes edematous and swells

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19
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what is the most common, important pathologic finding associated with birth head injuries

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intracranial hemorrhage

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20
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what is craniorachischisis

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neural tube defect that causes both anencephaly and bony defect of the spine

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21
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coarctation of aorta is associated with which syndrome

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turner syndrome

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22
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what are the most common teratomas of childhood

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sacrococcygeal teratomas

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23
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what does the ADAM complex stand for

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amniotic deformities, adhesions, mutilations

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24
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what are two common fetal findings in fetal alcohol syndrome cases

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deceased brain weight
agenesis of the corpus callousum

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25
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what is the single largest cause of neonatal deaths globally

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infections - they usually arise from the placenta

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26
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what is the CPT code for a foreskin from someone other than a newborn

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88304

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27
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what is ENE

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extra nodal extension - metastasis of tumor to lymph node (through the lymph node’s capsule)

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28
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what is the CPT code for a hemorrhoid

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88304

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29
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what is the CPT code for aortic valves

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88305

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30
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what is the most common type of malignant salivary gland tumor

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mucoepidermoid carcinoma

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31
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krukenberg tumors are most common in which four locations

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stomach, colon, appendix, and breast

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32
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what is the CPT code for a frozen section

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88331

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33
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which three conditions can cause lipomas

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gardner syndrome
adiposis dolorosa
familial multiple lipomatosis

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34
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what’s an important thing to look for with salivary gland specimens

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nerves

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35
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what is the CPT code for a spermatocele

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88304

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36
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what is the CPT code for lymph nodes and lung specimens

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88305

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37
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what is the CPT code for skin tags

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88304

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38
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define an adverse event

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any error that would have resulted in a sentinel event but was caught and did not affect the outcome in a negative way - a “near miss”

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39
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what is the most common salivary gland tumor in infants/chidlren

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hemangioma

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40
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what are sialoliths mainly made of

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carbonate apatite

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41
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what is the most common type of nasal papilloma

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inverted

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42
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which salivary gland is the most common gland for tumor

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parotid

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43
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what is the CPT code for a POC less than 20 weeks

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88305

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44
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what is the CPT code for vulvar tags

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88305

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45
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what is the CPT code for a tonsil specimen from a younger patient

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88300

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46
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what is the CPT code for a hernia

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88302

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47
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what is the most common type of parotid tumor

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pleomorphic adenoma

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48
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define polkilodermatous

A

variegated appearance

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49
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where do malignant laryngeal lesions most commonly arise

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vocal cord

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50
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what is the CPT code for lymph nodes

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88307

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51
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what is the CPT code for a parathyroid gland

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88305

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52
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what should you submit for a papillary thyroid lesion

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1 section/cm

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53
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where is squamous cell carcinoma most commonly located in the mouth

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floor of mouth
lateral/ventral surfaces of tongue

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54
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a tumor of which size differentiates a T1 and T2 lip and oral cavity tumor

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<2 cm = T1
>2 cm = T2 and beyond

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55
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what is a papilloma

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benign, HPV associated papillary wart often caused by types 6 and 11

56
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what is the leading cause of death worldwide

57
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what is the most common type of lung cancer

A

adenocarcinoma - a type of non-small cell lung cancer

58
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what is small cell carcinoma

A

includes neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoids
usually adjacent to bronchi

59
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what is large cell carcinoma

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a type of non-small cell lung cancer that is diagnosis by exclusion

60
Q

HIV infection is associated with an increase risk of _______

61
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what are the two main subtypes of lung adenocarcinoma

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mucinous vs non-mucinous

62
Q

what can asbestos cause

A

mesothelioma

63
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what are the 5 basic histologic patterns of non-mucinous lung adenocarcinoma

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acinar
papillary
micropapillary
lepidic
solid

64
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which stage involves the pleura

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T2 and above

65
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what is the difference between a high anterior resection and a low anterior resection

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high: cut above the anterior serosal reflection (no mesorectal tissue)
low: cut below the anterior serosal reflection (mesorectal tissue shows)

66
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define hematochezia

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passage of fresh blood through the anus

67
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which device is used to give proximal and distal donuts of colon resections

68
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which staging system is used for anal/rectal malignancies

69
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what is another name for the circumferential radial margin

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mesorectal margin

70
Q

NET make up ____ % of small bowel t

71
Q

signet-ring cell carcinoma causes what

A

linitus plastica (leather bottle appearance)

72
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50% of Meckel’s diverticulum have what on cut section

A

ectopic gastric mucosa or pancreatic parenchyma

73
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what is the gross appearance of a yolk sac tumor

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yellow tan with focal myxoid/gelatinous areas with focal hemorrhage

74
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what is the CPT code for a ureter

75
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what is another name for a myelolipoma

A

incidentaloma

76
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what are the four main morphologic patterns of bladder tumors

A

papilloma
invasive papillary carcinoma
flat non-invasive carcinoma (CIS)
flat invasive carcinoma

77
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tumor invasion into the periureteric fat stages a ureter to what

78
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what are the 5 variants of renal cell carcinoma

A

clear cell
papillary
chromophobe
Xp11 translocation
collecting duct

79
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what is the critical size for an adrenal tumor

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<5 cm - pT1
>5 cm - pT2

80
Q

what is a simple prostatectomy

A

large chunks of the prostate are removed in the case of benign prostatic hyperplasia
weigh, measure in aggregate, and do not ink because there is no capsule

81
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what is the gross appearance of a seminoma

A

homogeneous, gray white lobulate surface

82
Q

what are the two benign, neoplastic conditions of the kidney

A

angiomyolipoma
oncocytoma

83
Q

sprionolactone bodies are seen in which condition

A

adrenal cortical adenoma

84
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a male radical cystectomy can be oriented anterior/posterior using what primary structure

A

peritoneal reflection - it is much shinier on the posterior aspect

85
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what is a myelolipoma (incidentaloma)

A

adrenal tumor with mature adipose tissue and normal bone marrow elements

86
Q

what is the difference in gross appearance of a small and large adrenal pheochromocytoma

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small: yellow-tan
large: hemorrhage, necrosis, and cystic

87
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which kidney lesion is variegated and poorly demarcated with necrosis, hemorrhage, and cystic change

A

adrenal cortical carcinoma

88
Q

what are corpora amylacea

A

amyloid bodies found in the damaged prostate - note and removed before submitting section

89
Q

what is waterhouse-friderichson syndrome

A

bacterial infection of the adrenals causes major adrenal insufficiency which leads to hypertension

90
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what is the most common testicular tumor in infants/children up to 3 years of age

A

yolk sac tumor

91
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what is Conn syndrome

A

excessive cortisol production by the adrenal cortex

92
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a kidney tumor that invades the renal vein is staged as what

A

pT3a - regardless of tumor size

93
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what is the CPT code for a hydrosalpinx/hemosalpinx

94
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what is SEE-FIM and what is its importance

A

sectioning and extensively examination the fimbriated end
a specific way of grossing a fallopian tube for a prophylactic removal due to BRCA gene

95
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what can a blunted fallopian tube indicate

96
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what is the important size for omentum staging

97
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what is important about grossing adenosarcomas of the endometrium

A

staged based on tumor size (5 cm) and infiltration

98
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what is Rokitansky’s protuberance

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nipple-like structure covered with hair in an ovarian teratoma
important to submit as it has the highest possibility to undergo malignant change

99
Q

what is considered stage 1 cervical cancer

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confined to cervix

100
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what is an important measurement for an endometrial cavity

A

cornu to cornu

101
Q

what is an endometrioma

A

chocolate cyst caused by endometriosis

102
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what is the CPT code for fallopian tubes for ectopic pregnancy

103
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what is important about grossing endometrial carcinoma/sarcomas

A

need to submit full thickness sections
note how deep (< or > 50%) the invasion is into the myometrium

104
Q

what is considered stage 0 cervical cancer

A

carcinoma in situ

105
Q

what is the CPT code for uterine prolapse

106
Q

which two stains can be useful for confirming cervical intraepithelial lesions

A

Ki-67 and p16

107
Q

what is a common appearance of adenomyosis

A

trabeculation

108
Q

where are you most likely to find serosal endometriosis

A

corneal regions and posterior cul-delsac

109
Q

define AGUS

A

atypical glandular cells of underdetermined significance

110
Q

define ASCUS

A

atypical cells of undetermined significance

111
Q

what is the CPT code for the uterus for something other than prolapse or malignancy

112
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what is a nabothian cyst

A

cyst on the cervix or in the endocervical canal - note and submit one section

113
Q

what is the normal length range for an umbilical cord

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50-70 cm long

114
Q

what is the CPT code for a placenta in the first or second trimeste

115
Q

what is the normal amount of cord coiling

A

2 coils per 10 cm

116
Q

what is the normal diameter of an umbilical cord

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0.8-1.3 cm

117
Q

what is a circumvallate insertion

A

membranes insert before the disc margin/edge and have fibrin deposition that forms a palpable ridge

118
Q

what is important to note about the staging of invasive breast carcinoma

A

based on tumor size and involvement of skin/chest wall

119
Q

what is the appearance of medullary breast carcinoma

A

soft fleshy mass

120
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what is the CPT code for a breast reduction

121
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what is the CPT code for a sentinel lymph node

122
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what is the appearance of ductal carcinoma

A

firm grey-pink stellate mass

123
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what is PASH

A

pseudoangiomatous stroma hyperplasia

shows anastomosing slit-like spaces

124
Q

which breast lesion has a radial scar and grossly resembles carcinoma

A

complex radial sclerosing lesion

125
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what is an important feature of a serous cystadenoma of the pancreas

A

central stellate scar

126
Q

congenital cysts of the pancreas are associated with which two conditions

A

PKD and von-hippel

127
Q

what is the CPT code for traumatic finger/toe amputations

128
Q

what is the CPT code for exostosis (osteochondroma)

129
Q

what is the CPT code for non-traumatic extremity amputations

130
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what is an important pertinent negative in amputation cases

A

depth and involvement of underlying bone

131
Q

what is the CPT code for a gout smear

132
Q

what is the CPT code for a femoral head not for fracture

133
Q

what is the most important staging factor for bone

A

tumor site

134
Q

what are two important measurements to take for an above the knee amputation

A

proximal soft tissue margin to heel and heel to toe

135
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which condition accounts for 82% of amputations in the United States

A

poor vascular health

136
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what is the CPT code for bone fragments/pathological fracture

137
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what is the CPT code for bone resection

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