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What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
When might an additional consultation or investigation be indicated?
When might an additional consultation or investigation be indicated?
What is one reason a biopsy would be performed?
What is one reason a biopsy would be performed?
Which of the following best describes a biopsy?
Which of the following best describes a biopsy?
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What is indicated if a firm diagnosis cannot be established after initial investigation?
What is indicated if a firm diagnosis cannot be established after initial investigation?
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What is the primary purpose of a cone biopsy?
What is the primary purpose of a cone biopsy?
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What shape is the tissue removed during a cone biopsy?
What shape is the tissue removed during a cone biopsy?
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Which of the following could be a reason for performing a cone biopsy aside from diagnosing cervical cancer?
Which of the following could be a reason for performing a cone biopsy aside from diagnosing cervical cancer?
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In which medical field is cone biopsy primarily used?
In which medical field is cone biopsy primarily used?
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What does a cone biopsy sample primarily consist of?
What does a cone biopsy sample primarily consist of?
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What is one advantage of vacuum assisted core biopsy?
What is one advantage of vacuum assisted core biopsy?
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In which type of procedure is endoscopic biopsy most commonly used?
In which type of procedure is endoscopic biopsy most commonly used?
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What is the primary role of albumin in blood serum?
What is the primary role of albumin in blood serum?
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Which cell type is identified using the marker mentioned in the content?
Which cell type is identified using the marker mentioned in the content?
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What is the primary tool used in endoscopic biopsy procedures?
What is the primary tool used in endoscopic biopsy procedures?
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What proportion of blood serum proteins does albumin constitute?
What proportion of blood serum proteins does albumin constitute?
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Why might vacuum assisted core biopsy be preferred over traditional methods?
Why might vacuum assisted core biopsy be preferred over traditional methods?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of albumin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of albumin?
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Which statement about endoscopic biopsy is correct?
Which statement about endoscopic biopsy is correct?
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Albumin plays a crucial role in which of the following functions?
Albumin plays a crucial role in which of the following functions?
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Which type of tumors is primarily identified using the mentioned marker?
Which type of tumors is primarily identified using the mentioned marker?
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What type of cells does the CD34 marker stain?
What type of cells does the CD34 marker stain?
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Which of the following neoplasms is NOT associated with CD34?
Which of the following neoplasms is NOT associated with CD34?
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What technological advancement is noted in relation to surgical pathology?
What technological advancement is noted in relation to surgical pathology?
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Which type of pathology is primarily associated with the technological advancements mentioned?
Which type of pathology is primarily associated with the technological advancements mentioned?
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Study Notes
Biopsy
- Biopsy is the removal of tissue to diagnose a health issue
- Cone biopsy removes a tissue sample shaped like a cone, commonly used for cervical cancer diagnosis
- Cone biopsy is used to collect multiple samples with one needle insertion
- Vacuum-assisted core biopsy is increasingly used in breast biopsies
Endoscopic Biopsy
- Endoscopic biopsy is performed using an endoscope, a tool with a fiber optic cable to view inside the body, used for sampling in the stomach and colon
- Albumin is a common blood serum protein, used to identify smooth and skeletal muscle tumors
- CD34 is a marker that stains normal and neoplastic endothelial cells, helpful for identifying certain soft tissue growths
Digital Pathology and Telepathology
- Digital pathology is becoming increasingly common in surgical pathology
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Explore various biopsy techniques used for diagnosing health conditions, including cone biopsies and endoscopic biopsies. Learn about the role of digital pathology and telepathology in modern medical practices. This quiz covers key concepts related to tissue sampling and diagnostic markers.
