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What is the gross definition of a polyp?
What is the gross definition of a polyp?
- A benign colonic epithelial neoplasm
- A growth projecting from mucus membrane (correct)
- Dense inflammatory cells in the connective tissue core
- An increase in the number of colonic glands
Which type of polyp shows smooth muscle fibers in the connective tissue core?
Which type of polyp shows smooth muscle fibers in the connective tissue core?
- Hamartomatous polyp (correct)
- Inflammatory polyp
- Adenomatous polyp
- Hyperplastic polyp
What is the main characteristic of hyperplastic polyps?
What is the main characteristic of hyperplastic polyps?
- Dense inflammatory cells in the connective tissue core
- An increase in the number of colonic glands (correct)
- Smooth muscle fibers in the connective tissue core
- Benign colonic epithelial neoplasm
What is the distinguishing feature of adenomatous polyps?
What is the distinguishing feature of adenomatous polyps?
At what age does large intestinal adenocarcinoma commonly occur?
At what age does large intestinal adenocarcinoma commonly occur?
What is the gender distribution for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the gender distribution for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the minimum number of polyps necessary for the diagnosis of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the minimum number of polyps necessary for the diagnosis of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
Which gene is associated with the genetic defect in familial polyposis coli syndrome?
Which gene is associated with the genetic defect in familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the commonest site of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the commonest site of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
In which model does 80% of large intestinal adenocarcinoma arise on top of adenomas?
In which model does 80% of large intestinal adenocarcinoma arise on top of adenomas?
What is the depth of invasion of the tumor through the colonic wall in T3 staging of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the depth of invasion of the tumor through the colonic wall in T3 staging of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
Which of the following is NOT a potential site of distant metastasis for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
Which of the following is NOT a potential site of distant metastasis for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the pathogenesis of large intestinal adenocarcinoma arising denovo?
What is the pathogenesis of large intestinal adenocarcinoma arising denovo?
Which type of colonic polyp is characterized by the presence of dense inflammatory cells in the connective tissue core?
Which type of colonic polyp is characterized by the presence of dense inflammatory cells in the connective tissue core?
What is the defining feature of hamartomatous polyps in the connective tissue core?
What is the defining feature of hamartomatous polyps in the connective tissue core?
Which term describes the increase in number of glands and cells lining each gland in hyperplastic polyps?
Which term describes the increase in number of glands and cells lining each gland in hyperplastic polyps?
What is the defining characteristic of adenomatous polyps?
What is the defining characteristic of adenomatous polyps?
What differentiates hyperplasia from neoplasia in terms of cell division?
What differentiates hyperplasia from neoplasia in terms of cell division?
In large intestinal adenocarcinoma, which age group is most commonly affected?
In large intestinal adenocarcinoma, which age group is most commonly affected?
What is the characteristic feature of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the characteristic feature of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
In the adenoma carcinoma model, what is the initial genetic defect associated with the progression to large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
In the adenoma carcinoma model, what is the initial genetic defect associated with the progression to large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common site for distant metastasis in large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common site for distant metastasis in large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic microscopic feature of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic microscopic feature of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the TNM stage for a tumor that invades mucosa and submucosa in large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the TNM stage for a tumor that invades mucosa and submucosa in large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What type of polyp is associated with familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What type of polyp is associated with familial polyposis coli syndrome?
Which gene is implicated in the genetic defect of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
Which gene is implicated in the genetic defect of familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the main characteristic used for diagnosing familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the main characteristic used for diagnosing familial polyposis coli syndrome?
What is the depth of invasion of the tumor through colonic wall in T3 staging of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the depth of invasion of the tumor through colonic wall in T3 staging of large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common site for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common site for large intestinal adenocarcinoma?
