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Tumors of the prostate MCQ Question with Answer

Tumors of the prostate MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 29
What if false concerning the prostate cancer marker PCA3?

entails a genetic analysis of cells in the voided urine
urine sample is collected after a firm massage of the prostate
helps screen patients who are at intermediate risk of cancer
helps avoid the inconvenience of prostate biopsy

Question No : 30
What are the possible complications of CO2 pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic/robotic prostatectomy?

hypoxia and acidosis
tachycardia and tachypnea
bradycardia and hypotension
hypercarbia and oliguria

Question No : 31
What is the proper pre-treatment risk stratification of prostate cancer for a patient with T2a, PSA < 11 ng/mL, and no Gleason score > 6?

low risk
intermediate risk
high risk
data not adequate

Question No : 32
Regarding treating prostate cancer patients, watchful waiting strategy involves:

periodic PSA testing
periodic TRUS
all of the above
none of the above

Question No : 33
Solid lesions in the seminal vesicles are most likely to be a result of:

imperfect prostate biopsies
immature teratoma
schistosomiasis
liposarcoma

Question No : 34
What is the commonest complication of high-intensity focused ultrasound on treating localized prostate cancer?

temporary incontinence
vasculogenic impotence
urinary retention
hyper-reflexive detrusor

Question No : 35
What is false regarding the histology of prostatic cancers?

benign glands are different from malignant glands, as they contain basal cells
adenosis in the transitional zone carries 15% increase in cancer risk
the prostate has no discrete histologic capsule
intraductal carcinoma is morphologically worse than high-grade PIN and is typically associated with high-grade carcinoma