Head & Neck – 01

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1. 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
2. All of the following are true with regards to spindle cell carcinoma of the larynx EXCEPT:
3. Which of the following is not correct in the pathology of allergic fungal sinusitis:
4. Which of the following lesions is associated with dust exposure in the wood or furniture industry?
5. 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
6. 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
7. Which of the following is the most common translocation partner with the FKHR gene in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma?
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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