24 Questions
What is more common in lymph nodes?
Secondary neoplasms
What is a characteristic of tumor cell deposits in secondary tumors?
They resemble the primary tumor from which they are derived
What is a possible complication of lymphoma?
Leukemia
What is a characteristic feature of nodal lymphomas?
Loss of nodal architecture
What is the most common pattern of involvement in nodal lymphoma?
Localized affection of a group of lymph nodes
Which of the following types of Hodgkin's lymphoma has an excellent prognosis?
Nodular sclerosing
What is a characteristic of affected lymph nodes in nodal lymphoma?
They are enlarged, firm with homogeneous grayish pink cut section
What is a feature of extranodal lymphoma involving the spleen?
Multiple grayish nodules causing splenomegaly
What is the characteristic feature of Reed-Sternberg cells?
Large cells with amphophilic cytoplasm
Which of the following is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Follicular lymphoma
What is the common site of origin for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Cervical nodes
What is a characteristic feature of high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas?
Aggressive prognosis
What is the primary characteristic of peripheral blood changes in leukemia?
A large number of neoplastic leucocytes
What is the common age group affected by multiple myeloma?
Adults > 40 years
What is the characteristic microscopic feature of bone marrow in multiple myeloma?
Increased plasma cells (>20%)
What is the primary effect of multiple myeloma on the bones?
Bone destruction
What is the common radiological feature of multiple myeloma?
Multiple osteolytic lesions
What is the common site of multiple myeloma?
Skull, vertebrae, sternum, pelvis, and ribs
What is the characteristic feature of a Lacunar cell?
It has shrunken cytoplasm creating a clear space between the nucleus and the cell wall
What is the criteria for Stage IV of Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Involvement of non-lymphoid organs due to blood spread
What is the term for an increase of the total leucocytic count > 11,000/cmm?
Leukocytosis
What is the definition of Leukemia?
A neoplastic proliferation of white blood cells in bone marrow and/or lymphoid tissue
What is the term for a decrease of the total leucocytic count < 4000/cmm?
Leukopenia
What is the term for a type of fever associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Pel-Ebstein fever
This quiz covers primary and secondary neoplasms of lymph nodes, including lymphoma and metastasis, and their characteristics. It explores the differences between primary and secondary tumors in lymph nodes, and how they are classified.
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