Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Branch : Branch III – Pathology
Subject Code/Name : General Medicine & Surgical Pathology including Applied Systemic Pathology
Paper : I
Document Type : Question Bank
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General Medicine & Surgical Pathology including Applied Systemic Pathology :
September 2008 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the causes, pathogenesis and morphology of cardiomyopathies.
2. Define Neoplasia. Discuss staging, grading systems and types of spread of tumors. Discuss the pathogenesis, initiation, induction and promotion of neoplasia by chemical carcinogens.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Structure of endoplasmic reticulum.
2. Cytokines.
3. Ochronosis.
4. Discuss the 4 types of transplantation grafts.
5. Familial adenomatous polyposis.
6. Fragile chromosomes.
7. Describe hard and soft tubercle.
8. Lepromin test.
9. pathology of steatosis.
10. Asbestosis.
March 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss causes, pathogenesis and morphology, complications of H.pylori infection.
2. Discuss etiopathogenesis and morphology of childhood tumors.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Histopathologist and law.
2. Pathology of collagen.
3. Glycogen storage disorder.
4. Albinism.
5. Pathological calcification.
6. Chemical mediaters.
7. Anaphylaxis.
8. Granulomas.
9. Pathology of vitamin A deficiency.
10. HLA system.
September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the morphology, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, course and diagnosis of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease.
2. Define regeneration and healing. Discuss the various mechanisms which control normal cell proliferation.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Cytoskeletal abnormalities
2. Free radicals
3. Lysosomal storage diseases
4. Graft versus host reaction
5. Tumour antigens
6. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
7. Vascular pathology in hypertension
8. Desquamative interstitial pneumonia
9. Thrombolitic microangiopathies
10. Muscle biopsy
March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the pathology of multiple organ failure syndrome.
2. What procedure is adopted to establish diagnosis of jaundice with regard to its type and cause in a child of one year- Discuss the principles and fallacies of various tests if any.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Biochemical waste management – present scenario.
2. Infections in immuno-compromised patients.
3. Asbestos related neoplasia.
4. Role of immunoflorescence in understanding glomerulonephritis.
5. Current concepts of obesity.
6. Polymerase chain reaction – application in diagnostic pathology.
7. Perinatal autopsy.
8. Barr body.
9. Complications of repair reaction.
10. Electrophoresis.
September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the role of endothelial cells in health and disease.
2. Discuss the etiopathogenesis of Hepatic failure.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Neuropathology of hypoxia.
2. Recent concepts of Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Role of mucosal biopsies in diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome.
4. Mechanism of irreversible cell injury.
5. Pathology in various organs in Diabetes mellitus.
6. Multiple organ failure.
7. Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease.
8. Muscle Biopsy.
9. ARDS.
10. Graft versus host reaction.