Question 1
In the Bethesda System for cervical cytology, which interpretation is reported when squamous cells show nuclear enlargement and irregularity that exceeds reactive change but is insufficient to diagnose a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion?
Correct Answer:
Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US)
Question 2
Koilocytes characteristic of a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) show which combination of features?
Correct Answer:
Perinuclear halo with sharp borders plus nuclear enlargement and hyperchromasia
Question 3
A cervical cytology specimen shows small cells with very high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratios, coarse hyperchromatic chromatin and irregular nuclear membranes, occurring singly and in syncytial groups. Which Bethesda interpretation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer:
HSIL
Question 4
Which cytologic features best characterize endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) on a liquid-based Pap test?
Correct Answer:
Crowded strips and rosettes with nuclear feathering, elongated hyperchromatic nuclei and apoptotic debris
Question 5
Multinucleated cells with nuclear molding, margination of chromatin and ground-glass nuclei on a Pap test indicate infection by which organism?
Correct Answer:
Herpes simplex virus
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