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What is the primary factor that determines the classification of SCC of the cervix?
What is the primary factor that determines the classification of SCC of the cervix?
- The amount of keratin produced by the cells (correct)
- The degree of stromal invasion
- The amount of mitotic activity in the cells
- The shape of the cell nuclei
Which of the following types of SCC is associated with a poor prognosis?
Which of the following types of SCC is associated with a poor prognosis?
- Well-differentiated SCC
- Poorly differentiated SCC (correct)
- Undifferentiated SCC
- Moderately differentiated SCC
What is the primary source of oestrogens in the body?
What is the primary source of oestrogens in the body?
- Ovaries (correct)
- Adrenal glands
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary gland
What is the primary symptom presented by the 68-year-old woman in the case study?
What is the primary symptom presented by the 68-year-old woman in the case study?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium show mitotic activity?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium show mitotic activity?
What is the purpose of ordering an MRI in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer?
What is the purpose of ordering an MRI in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer?
What is the characteristic feature of the early secretory phase endometrium?
What is the characteristic feature of the early secretory phase endometrium?
What does the gross specimen from the hysterectomy show?
What does the gross specimen from the hysterectomy show?
Which of the following organs does not produce oestrogens?
Which of the following organs does not produce oestrogens?
What is the term for the process by which cancer cells resemble the cells of origin?
What is the term for the process by which cancer cells resemble the cells of origin?
What is the grade of the endometrial cancer in the case study?
What is the grade of the endometrial cancer in the case study?
What is the corresponding phase of the ovary during the proliferative phase of the endometrium?
What is the corresponding phase of the ovary during the proliferative phase of the endometrium?
What is the basis for grading endometrial cancer?
What is the basis for grading endometrial cancer?
What is a characteristic of poorly differentiated endometrial cancer?
What is a characteristic of poorly differentiated endometrial cancer?
What is the FIGO stage of the endometrial cancer in the case study?
What is the FIGO stage of the endometrial cancer in the case study?
What is the significance of poor differentiation in endometrial cancer?
What is the significance of poor differentiation in endometrial cancer?
What is the characteristic of the epithelium of the ectocervix?
What is the characteristic of the epithelium of the ectocervix?
What is the process called when the endocervical mucosa differentiates into squamous epithelium?
What is the process called when the endocervical mucosa differentiates into squamous epithelium?
What is the name of the procedure used to treat cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)?
What is the name of the procedure used to treat cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)?
What is the term for the area where the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix meets the columnar epithelium of the endocervix?
What is the term for the area where the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix meets the columnar epithelium of the endocervix?
What is the type of cancer that can develop from the endocervical mucosa?
What is the type of cancer that can develop from the endocervical mucosa?
What is the term for the precancerous changes that can occur in the cervix?
What is the term for the precancerous changes that can occur in the cervix?
What is the name of the virus associated with cervical cancer and intraepithelial neoplasia?
What is the name of the virus associated with cervical cancer and intraepithelial neoplasia?
What is the term for the removal of the uterus as a treatment for early cervical cancer?
What is the term for the removal of the uterus as a treatment for early cervical cancer?
What is the main staging system used in Gynaecological cancers?
What is the main staging system used in Gynaecological cancers?
What does the 'T' in TNM staging represent?
What does the 'T' in TNM staging represent?
What is the prognosis for a patient with a higher number of lymph nodes involved in cancer?
What is the prognosis for a patient with a higher number of lymph nodes involved in cancer?
What does the 'M' in TNM staging represent?
What does the 'M' in TNM staging represent?
What is the difference between stage and grade in cancer?
What is the difference between stage and grade in cancer?
What is the significance of a higher T number in TNM staging?
What is the significance of a higher T number in TNM staging?
What is the purpose of staging in cancer?
What is the purpose of staging in cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a site of metastasis in TNM staging?
Which of the following is NOT a site of metastasis in TNM staging?
What is the approximate five-year survival rate for patients with Stage T1 cancers?
What is the approximate five-year survival rate for patients with Stage T1 cancers?
What is a common indication for hysterectomy in the post-partum period?
What is a common indication for hysterectomy in the post-partum period?
What is the term for a placenta that is morbidly adherent and usually requires manual removal?
What is the term for a placenta that is morbidly adherent and usually requires manual removal?
What is the usual site of Caesarean section?
What is the usual site of Caesarean section?
What is a common complication of abruptio placenta?
What is a common complication of abruptio placenta?
What is the usual gestational age for detection of a gestational sac in the uterus?
What is the usual gestational age for detection of a gestational sac in the uterus?
What is the most common cause of post-partum haemorrhage (PPH)?
What is the most common cause of post-partum haemorrhage (PPH)?
What is the usual management of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
What is the usual management of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
