Surgical Pathology Objectives and Methods Quiz

What is the recommended volume of fixative to be used compared to the specimen volume?

Which tissue consistency requires more time for thorough fixation?

What is the main advantage of using 10% neutral buffered formalin as a fixative?

Which component of formalin affects tissue stainability if it stays for a long time?

Why does formalin need to be changed every 3-6 months?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using 10% neutral buffered formalin as a fixative?

What is the quickest way to determine if a mass is a malignant tumor?

What is surgical pathology primarily concerned with?

Which of the following is NOT a method for specimen collection for surgical pathology?

What is the purpose of fixation of tissue in surgical pathology?

Which of the following is an advantage of using formalin for fixation in surgical pathology?

What are the two main contents of the routine work associated with a surgical pathology specimen?

What is considered the 'gold standard in diagnosis' in pathology?

Which type of biopsy is performed specifically for both diagnosis and treatment?

What is the recommended action for ulcerated lesions, including tumors, during biopsy?

Which method is the routine and widely used procedure for paraffin embedding in surgical pathology?

In surgical pathology, what is the primary purpose of gross examinations of specimens?

What is the general recommendation regarding the fixation of specimens meant for paraffin sectioning?

What might happen when formalin solution is stored for a long period?

Which step involves dissolving paraffin using xylene in the procedures for paraffin section?

What is the standard method used for staining in paraffin sections?

Which step involves cutting tissue into very thin sections in the procedures for paraffin section?

How can para-formaldehyde be removed from tissues?

What is the first step in the procedures for paraffin section?

What is the purpose of mounting media in the context of H & E staining?

What distinguishes a frozen section from a permanent section?

What is the main purpose of assessing the presence or absence of ganglion cells in the large intestinal wall of Hirschsprung disease using frozen sections?

Why are specimens like thyroid tissue considered inappropriate for frozen section analysis?

In the context of frozen sections, why is it recommended to use fresh tissues and small tissue sizes?

What is a Cryostat primarily used for in frozen section analysis?

Which structure represents the most common accessory ossicle in the foot?

What type of ossicle is classified as a true sesamoid because it is located within a tendon?

Which type of articulation causes an exaggerated prominence at the head of the talus in the foot?

Which prominence in the foot remains virtually unaffected by subtalar joint motion?

What radiographic feature distinguishes a true accessory scaphoid from other foot prominences?

In foot deformities, which condition is characterized by soft tissue inflammation rather than bone abnormalities?

What is the primary surgical treatment for a Type III talonavicular prominence?

How is surgery for Type II different from surgery for Type III?

What is a common initial conservative treatment for navicular prominences?

What adjunctive procedures may be considered in addition to surgical arthrodesis for navicular prominences?

What surgical approach is taken for Type I talonavicular prominences?

What should be done intraoperatively for Type II talonavicular prominences to locate the mobile piece of bone?

What type of dorsal exostosis is characterized by an angular malalignment at the 1st metatarsal-cuneiform joint?

What is the possible etiological agent for dorsal bossing of the 1st tarsometatarsal joint?

In which type of dorsal exostosis is there involvement of the Lisfranc's joint along with the 1st metatarsal-cuneiform joint?

Which type of dorsal exostosis is associated with a history of arthritis and an arthritic component at the 1st metatarsal-cuneiform joint?

What characteristic distinguishes Type V dorsal exostosis from the other types?

Which type of dorsal exostosis is secondary to forefoot valgus and plantarflexed 1st ray?

What is the recommended treatment for a patient with navicular cuneiform joint prominence?

Where is the Os Vesalianum typically located in the foot?

In children, pain associated with an extremely large tuberosity of the Os Vesalianum is usually related to:

Where is the Os Peroneus accessory bone commonly located?

What is the primary consideration when approaching accessory bones of the foot with symptomatology?

What is a potential surgical intervention for managing an Os Peroneus fragment?

What is the most likely reason for irritation of the Os Trigonum?

What action is commonly taken in the treatment of symptomatic Os Trigonum?

What is the best description of the position of the Os Subfibulare?

Which anatomical structure is most commonly involved in chronic ulcers near the sub IPJ?

In what age range does the Os Trigonum typically unite or fuse with the talus?

What is a common symptom associated with a painful left ankle in a 32-year-old male?

What characteristic distinguishes a Type II talonavicular prominence?

In the context of foot prominence, which deformity is associated with ganglionic cysts?

At what age does the accessory navicular typically become radiographically apparent?

What causes an exaggerated prominence at the head of the talus in the foot?

What is a distinguishing feature of a Type I talonavicular prominence?

Which prominence in the foot remains virtually unaffected by subtalar joint motion?

Which surgical procedure involves resection of the tuberosity following the normal contour of the bone for Type III talonavicular prominences?

What is the primary procedure of choice for Type III talonavicular prominences, with adjunctive procedures potentially needed?

What is the recommended conservative initial treatment for navicular prominences before considering functional orthosis if severe pronation is present?

Which surgical approach involves reflection of the posterior tibialis from the talonavicular joint capsule for Type I talonavicular prominences?

What is a potential consequence of excision of the fragment in Type II talonavicular prominences?

What should be done intraoperatively to visualize the entire tuberosity for Type II talonavicular prominences?

What is the recommended surgical intervention for navicular cuneiform joint prominence if the articular surface is involved?

In patients with an extremely large tuberosity of the Os Vesalianum in children, what is a characteristic of pain?

What is the etiological agent for dorsal bossing of the 1st tarsometatarsal joint?

What is the primary treatment for symptomatic Os Trigonum before considering surgical intervention?

What distinguishes Type V dorsal exostosis from other types?

Where is the Os Peroneus accessory bone commonly located in relation to the cuboid bone?

In Type IV dorsal exostosis, which joint apart from the 1st metatarsal-cuneiform is involved?

What differentiates OS VESALIANUM from other common symptomatic ossicles in terms of location?

What angular malalignment is present in Type III dorsal exostosis?

What distinguishes OS PERONEUS as an accessory bone in terms of its classification?

What is associated with Type II dorsal exostosis?

What is the etiology of Type I dorsal exostosis?

What surgical intervention was performed on the 32-year-old male patient with a painful left ankle?

What is the primary cause of irritation usually associated with the Os Trigonum?

At what age does the Os Trigonum usually unite or fuse with the talus?

What is the main treatment for Type III talonavicular prominences?

What was the primary treatment for the 47-year-old male with a chronic ulcer at the sub IPJ?

What is the primary purpose of a biopsy of a bone tumor?

How are 'narrow' margins of a bone tumor defined?

What do 'geographic,' 'motheaten,' and 'permeative' refer to in bone tumor evaluation?

What do poorly defined margins of a bone tumor indicate?

What does periosteal reaction indicate in a bone lesion?

When should a referral to an Oncologist be considered for a patient with a suspected bone malignancy?

What is the most common bone tumor found in the foot and ankle according to the text?

What is the average age of the patients treated for tumors of the foot and ankle according to the text?

What percentage of patients showed good to excellent functional results after treatment of foot and ankle tumors?

What is the most common surgical treatment for foot and ankle tumors based on the text?

Which type of biopsy involves cutting tissue into thin sections in the context of bone tumors according to the text?

What is the common follow-up duration range for patients treated for foot and ankle tumors as per the text?

What is the radiographic appearance when growth is very rapid and the periosteum cannot lay down bone?

Which type of lesion requires over treatment with marginal excision that removes the intra articular surface with associated fusion?

What type of lesions show evidence of continued growth and require surgical intervention with methyl methacrylate augmentation?

Which type of lesion, based on staging, may require a partial or complete amputation at the appropriate level?

What characteristic distinguishes stage 3 malignant lesions from other stages in terms of treatment?

What is the primary surgical intervention for high-grade malignant lesions?

What is the appropriate treatment for a 35-year-old female with a mass present in the lateral right foot centered over the 5th mpj?

What is the most likely diagnosis for a 14-year-old male with heel pain unresponsive to conservative treatment?

What procedure would be indicated for a 27-year-old female with an intra-osseous ganglion in the ankle joint?

What differentials would be suitable for a 12-year-old male with an increase in level of activity and no significant past medical history?

What is the likely diagnosis for a 57-year-old female presenting with severe pain in the hallux?

What surgical intervention is most likely required for a 37-year-old male with pain in the right hallux of 4 months duration?