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Which of the following is a cause of cyst formation?
Which of the following is a cause of cyst formation?
- Vasoconstriction and coagulation
- Neutrophils and macrophages
- Fibroblasts and collagenase
- Parasitic cysts (correct)
How can a cyst be differentiated from a lipoma?
How can a cyst be differentiated from a lipoma?
- By the presence of neutrophils
- By ultrasound and aspiration (correct)
- Through the process of angiogenesis
- By the presence of fibroblasts
What is the term for an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces?
What is the term for an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces?
- Angiogenesis
- Fistula (correct)
- Fibrosis
- Granulation
What is the cause of the persistence of a sinus or fistula?
What is the cause of the persistence of a sinus or fistula?
What method can be used for establishing the anatomy of sinuses and fistulae?
What method can be used for establishing the anatomy of sinuses and fistulae?
What is the term for disruption of normal tissue continuity and structure due to trauma or disease processes?
What is the term for disruption of normal tissue continuity and structure due to trauma or disease processes?
Which growth factor is involved in the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
Which growth factor is involved in the inflammatory phase of wound healing?
What occurs simultaneously with fibroblast arrival during the proliferative phase of wound healing?
What occurs simultaneously with fibroblast arrival during the proliferative phase of wound healing?
Which phase of wound healing involves vasodilation and increased vascular permeability?
Which phase of wound healing involves vasodilation and increased vascular permeability?
What is the term for sharp debridement and direct closure of an old wound?
What is the term for sharp debridement and direct closure of an old wound?
What is a true cyst lined by?
What is a true cyst lined by?
Which of the following is an example of a false cyst?
Which of the following is an example of a false cyst?
What is the cause of congenital branchial cyst?
What is the cause of congenital branchial cyst?
Which type of cyst results from abnormal budding of tubular structures?
Which type of cyst results from abnormal budding of tubular structures?
What is the cause of acquired retention cysts?
What is the cause of acquired retention cysts?
What is the main component of a pseudocyst of the pancreas?
What is the main component of a pseudocyst of the pancreas?
Which location is characteristic for implantation dermoid due to skin implantation from injury?
Which location is characteristic for implantation dermoid due to skin implantation from injury?
Which type of cyst is due to displacement of epithelium along embryonic fissures during closure?
Which type of cyst is due to displacement of epithelium along embryonic fissures during closure?
Which type of cyst is due to displacement of epithelium from injury?
Which type of cyst is due to displacement of epithelium from injury?
What do false cysts result from?
What do false cysts result from?
What is the primary cause of delay in wound healing due to time since injury?
What is the primary cause of delay in wound healing due to time since injury?
Which factor inhibits wound healing?
Which factor inhibits wound healing?
What is the primary benefit of debridement?
What is the primary benefit of debridement?
Which type of debridement involves removal of tissue with scalpel or scissors?
Which type of debridement involves removal of tissue with scalpel or scissors?
What characterizes a keloid?
What characterizes a keloid?
When is palliative surgery indicated?
When is palliative surgery indicated?
What is a common problem in oncology that can be palliated with bisphosphonates?
What is a common problem in oncology that can be palliated with bisphosphonates?
What defines end-of-life care?
What defines end-of-life care?
What is an issue at the end of life that is distinct from palliative care?
What is an issue at the end of life that is distinct from palliative care?
What type of surgery is defined as surgical intervention targeted to alleviate a patient’s symptoms, thus improving the patient’s quality of life despite impact on the patient’s survival?
What type of surgery is defined as surgical intervention targeted to alleviate a patient’s symptoms, thus improving the patient’s quality of life despite impact on the patient’s survival?
