M.B.B.S-M.B.B.S 2nd Year Clinical Pathology and General Pathology - Paper I(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Code: 203001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Examinations, April 2013
Clinical Pathology and General Pathology - Paper I

Time: 2 Hours                                                                                                         Total Marks: 40

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essay: (8)

1. Define an embolus. What are the types of emboli. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, morphology and complications of embolism. (1+3+3+1=8)

Short essay: (6)

2. 40 yrs old female complained of easy fatigue and dyspnea. PCV 25% and Hb 5gm/dl. MCV 40 fl, MCH 10 pg, MCHC 18 g/dL. Reticulocyte count 0.5%.

Answer the following:

• What is your diagnosis
• What is the etio-pathogenesis of this condition
• What are the laboratory findings (1+3+2=6)

Short notes: (4x4=16)

3. Septic shock
4. Fatty liver
5. Granuloma
6. CSF in tuberculous meningitis.

Answer briefly: (4x2=8)

7. Anaplasia
8. Classify leprosy
9. Causes of thrombocytopenia
10. Leishmans stain

Answer in single sentence: (4x½=2)

11.What is an abscess.
12.Lipoma
13.What is lipofuscin.
14.Aim of Rothera’s test.
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Earning:   Approval pending.