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

Q.P. Code: 203001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations,
September 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 amyloidosis. Explain gross and microscopic features of organs involved in
secondary amyloidosis. Mention the special stains for amyloid. (1+4+3 =8)

Short essay: (6)

2. 50 years old female underwent abdominal surgery and was bedridden for 10 days. She
suddenly developed dyspnoea and collapsed. She died a few minutes later. Answer the
following:
• What is the diagnosis.
• What are the postmortem findings relevant to the diagnosis.
• What is the etiopathogenesis
• What are the preventive measures. (1+2+2+1=6)

Short notes: (4x4=16)

3. Modes of spread of malignant tumors with suitable examples
4. Dystrophic calcification
5. CSF findings in meningitis
6. How do you screen a blood donor. Mention the screening tests performed.

Answer briefly: (4x2=8)

7. Hypertrophy
8. Microscopic appearance of granuloma
9. Uses of buffy coat
10. Renal causes of haematuria

Answer in single sentence: (4x½=2)

11. FNAC
12. Define oligospermia
13. List two tumor markers
14. Define chemotaxis
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Earning:   Approval pending.