Cytology – 01

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1. Sputum of a 56 year old male shows

Sputum Cytology
Sputum cytology


Sputum cytology
Sputum cytology
2. Pap smear of 66 year old female shows

PAP smear
PAP smear
3. FNA of a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland in a 45 female with prior history of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is shown. These cells most likely express

Thyroid FNA
Thyroid FNA
4. A 22 year old male presents with fever, weight loss and shortness of breath. BAL is performed. What is the diagnosis?

Lung BAL
Lung BAL
5. FNA of a 2 cm subcutaneous mass shows

Subcutaneous FNA
Subcutaneous FNA
6. FNA of a diffusely enlarged thyroid in a 40 year old female shows

Thyroid FNA
Thyroid FNA


Thyroid FNA
Thyroid FNA
7. FNA of a 3 cm parotid mass in 56 year old male shows

Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA
8. The FNA of a 2 cm thyroid mass in a 30 year old female most likely represents

Thyroid FNA
Thyroid FNA
9. Which of the following statement about this microorganism is correct?

Lung Cytology
Lung Cytology
10. Photomicrograph of a 1.5 cm parotid mass shows

Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA
11. The tumor cells of the FNA of a 3 cm parotid mass in a 44 year male show

Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA


Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA
12. Pap smear of a 44 year old female is best classified as

PAP smear
PAP smear
13. Fine needle biopsy has been taken from a unilateral 3 cm parotid mass in a 45 year old female with long standing history of Sjogren’s syndrome. Flow cytometry will most likely show

Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA
14. FNA of a 2 cm painful parotid mass in a 44 year male shows

Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA


Parotid FNA
Parotid FNA
15. 44 year old male with presents with fever, weight loss, and shortness of breath. What is the diagnosis of his broncho-alveolar lavage?

Lung BAL
16. FNA of a liver mass in a 55 year old male most likely represents

Liver FNA
Liver FNA