FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2016

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
PATHOLOGY
PAPER II
Please read carefully the important instructions mentioned on Page
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
PART B
6. How will you investigate a case of male infertility?
Enumerate various methods for analysis of cell proliferation.
Diagnostic and prognostic application of AgNOR.

7. Fixation and processing of biopsy for electron microscopy.
Specific diagnostic role of electron microscopy in tumor pathology.
Limitations of electron microscopy.

8. Role of enzymes as tumor markers.
Role of immunohistochemistry in classification of Lung carcinoma.
4+6
9. Enumerate various types of mucins and histochemical stains used for
specific demonstration of each type.
Role of bronchial brushing, bronchial washing and broncho-alveolar
lavage in diagnosis of pulmonary lesions.
5+5
10. Disposal of biomedical waste.
Amniocentesis in prenatal diagnosis.
5+5