Download DNB 2016 Dec PATHOLOGY PAPER 4 Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2016
PATHOLOGY
PAPER - IV
PATH/D/16/32/IV

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Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks :100

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’, each part containing 5 questions.
2. Answers to questions of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ 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.

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3. Answers to questions of Part ‘A’ attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part ‘B’ or vice versa shall not be evaluated.
4. Answer sheet(s) of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ are not to be tagged together.
5. Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheet(s).
6. Attempt all questions in order.
7. Each question carries 10 marks.

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8. Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
9. Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
10. Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
11. Answer all the parts of a single question together.
12. Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.

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13. Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

PART A

1. Write short notes on:
   1. Significance of Platelet Indices in clinical Hematology. 5+5
   2. Apheresis - Indications and techniques.

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2. 1. What are plasma cell dyscrasias? 3+7
   2. Outline the investigations for diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
3. 1. Genetic basis of myelodysplasia. 5+5
   2. Laboratory criteria for diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome.

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4. 1. Enumerate causes of primary & secondary polycythemia 3+3+4
   2. Lab diagnosis of polycythemia
   3. Gel Card technique and its applications in transfusion medicine.

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5. 1. Pathogenesis of hereditary spherocytosis. 4+6
   2. Evaluation and diagnostic approach in a case of microcytic hypochromic anaemia.

P.T.O.

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POSSESSION / USE OF CELL PHONES IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.