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DM Part 1 – Pathology Past Papers

Vascular

1. Outline atherosclerosis and its relationship to surgery (Nov 2014, 2013, 2011,
2010, 2009/ May 2010, 2002
2. Discuss the pathology of abdominal aortic aneurysms (May 2008
3. Discuss the factors that relate to thrombosis within arteries and veins and the
sequelae in both circumstances (Nov 2007
4. How does the body achieve hemostasis? Discuss the coagulation cascade and the
common disorders (Nov 2014, May 2014, *
5. Discuss the pathology of DIC – Nov 2005
6. Describe the pathology of gas gangrene and discuss what steps you would take
to prevent its occurrence in your surgical practice (May 2002
7. How does the body achieve hemostasis? Using the coagulation cascade outline
how the newer anticoagulation agents affect this (Nov 2016)
8. Outline the pathophysiology and differences between phlegmasia alba dolens
and phlegmasia cerulea dolens. (May 2017)

Breast
1.Regarding BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 (Nov 2014, May 2014, 2015)
- What type of genes are these?
- Who should consider for testing for mutation of these genes?
- How is testing done?
- What are the most common malignancies associated with mutations on these
genes.
2. Discuss pathology of common benign breast lesions in your practice (May 2013
3. Discuss the pathogenesis and prevention of mastoiditis. What are the complications of
this disease (Nov 2001
4. With reference to the TDLU, outline the common pathological conditions – Nov 2015
5. Outline the molecular subtypes of breast cancer and discuss the usefulness of this
classification May 2016

GI
1. Define inflammatory bowel disease and compare and contrast the pathological features
of each (Nov 2014, 2012, 2011, 2005/ May 2016, 2014, 2008, 2006
2. Discuss GI stromal tumors (Nov 2013/ May 2009, 2012
3. Discuss pathology of lower GI hemorrhage (May 2013/Nov 2015
4. Outline the surgical significance of gallbladder polyps (May 2010
5. Give an account of the laboratory investigations utilized in the diagnosis of obstructive
jaundice and discuss common causes (Nov 2010
6. Outline the pathology of carcinoids (Nov 2009
7. Discuss polyps of the colon and their relationship (Nov 2008, 2007 /May 2002
8. Outline the pathology of acute pancreatitis (Nov 2006
9. Discuss pathology of Lynch syndromes (Nov 2012
10. Discuss the etiology and pathology of achalasia of the esophagus (May 2002
11. Outline the pathology of H pylori infections (May 2015
12. Give a classification of the causes of dysphagia. Discuss the pathology of 2 of these
conditions that may require surgical intervention (May 2001

General
1. Outline coagulation and briefly describe the common disorders – May 2015
2. Outline the changes that occur after massive blood transfusion with respect to: - (May
2012
a. Acid base changes
b. Hemostasis
c. Electrolyte abnormalities
3. Outline the changes that occur after massive blood transfusion with respect to: - (Nov
2008
a. Transfusion medicine
b. Transmission of infection
c. Graft host reaction
d. Immunosuppression
4. Discuss hazards of blood transfusion (Nov 2006
5. Discuss the complications of blood transfusions (Nov 2009
6. Discuss the concepts of grading and staging of neoplasms (Nov 2011, 2005, May 2008,
May 2017
7. Outline the commonly used staging systems in your surgical practice (Nov 2009/ May
2006
8. Tumor Markers (Nov 2013/ May 2010, 2009
9. Compare and contrast: - a. CEA and PSA (May 2012
b. DCIS and LCIS (May 2012, Nov 2008, May 2017
c. SIRS and SEPSIS (May 2017
10. Discuss the use of frozen section in your surgical practice (Nov 2012, 2011, 2007/ May
2008
11. Discuss the role of the pathologist in the management of a patient following surgical
resection of a cancer (Nov 2010
12. Discuss the process of wound healing with particular reference to the role of cytokine
mediators (Nov 2010,
13. Discuss wound healing (Nov 2006/ May 2015, 2006 *(with reference to specific
incisions)
14. Discuss the events that take place during repair of connective tissue injury and the
factors which influence the outcome (May 2012 / Nov 2008, 2007, May 201
15. Outline strategies to ensure the adequate preservation of specimens being delivered to
the pathology department May 2010
16. Discuss the common surgical pathology encountered in a patient with HIV – Nov 2005
17. Discuss how you would achieve the sterilization of your surgical instruments (Nov 2001
18. Outline the pathology of inflammation with respect to the vascular component and the
cellular component May 2016

Skin and soft tissue


1. Describe the pathology of malignant melanoma and discuss how this knowledge may be
applied in your surgical practice (May 2001

Respiratory
1. Outline the pathology of ARDS (May 2006
2. Discuss the pathology of lung abscess (May 2001

Head and Neck


1. Discuss the pre-malignant lesions seen in the oropharynx (Nov 2001

Plastics
1. Discuss the Pathology of Burns (May 2014, 2013, 2009/Nov 2015, 2013, 2012

ENDOCRINE
1. Discuss pathology of thyroid cancer (May 2013/ Nov 2006
2. Outline the pathology of hyperparathyroidism (May 2010
3. Discuss the histologic features of well differentiated thyroid cancer (Nov 2015

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