RCPA Examinations in Anatomical pathology - Questions ... - Rcpa.tv
RCPA Examinations in Anatomical pathology - Questions ... - Rcpa.tv
RCPA Examinations in Anatomical pathology - Questions ... - Rcpa.tv
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Some of the po<strong>in</strong>ts we had <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d when sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
question 1 <strong>in</strong>cluded:<br />
• The differential diagnosis to be considered <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g possible<br />
<strong>in</strong>fectious causes (Mycobacterial(<br />
<strong>in</strong>fection, Yers<strong>in</strong>ial <strong>in</strong>fection,<br />
Slamonella etc.), <strong>in</strong>flammatory causes <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Crohn’s disease)<br />
and neoplastic disorders <strong>in</strong> this situation (lymphoma etc.)<br />
• Specimens to consider request<strong>in</strong>g should <strong>in</strong>clude material for<br />
histopathological exam<strong>in</strong>ation, microbiological exam<strong>in</strong>ation, flow<br />
cytometry and immunohistochemistry<br />
• Discussion of handl<strong>in</strong>g of the specimens should <strong>in</strong>clude OH&S<br />
considerations<br />
• The candidates should be able to give advice as to the limitations of<br />
procedures <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g FNA biopsy and core biopsy techniques