Head & Neck – 01

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1. A nasal mass is removed from a 40 y/o male. Based on the image for this question, which of the following is the best diagnosis:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #2
2. A 30 y/o male presents to an ENT doctor complaining of hearing loss. On examination white debris is found within the middle ear. Surgery is performed and a boney destructive lesion is found. Representative histologic sections are available for review. Based on these findings, the best diagnosis is:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #1
3. A 50 y/o man presents with a palpable cervical lymph node and nasal fullness. Representative images from a nasal mucosal biopsy are shown. Cytokeratin stains are positive in the malignant cells. Based on the findings, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #5
4. The images for this case come from an invasive head & neck lesion. Based on the histology, the best diagnosis is:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #6
5. All of the following are true with regards to spindle cell carcinoma of the larynx EXCEPT:
6. Which of the following lesions is associated with dust exposure in the wood or furniture industry?
7. A 45 y/o female presents with a thyroid nodule. After examination and studies, it was decided to surgically excise the nodule. Representative images are available for review. Based on the findings, the best diagnosis is:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #4
8. Which of the following is the most common translocation partner with the FKHR gene in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma?
9. Which of the following is not correct in the pathology of allergic fungal sinusitis:
10. A 52 y/o man with facial nerve paralysis and a parotid mass undergoes a FNA. Representative images are shown. Based on the history and cytology findings, the best diagnosis is:

Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3


Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3
Head & Neck - Part 1, Case #3