Lymphoma: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pathology · Lymphoma

Sample item

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more likely than Hodgkin lymphoma to involve what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Extranodal sites

This item reviews Lymphoma; Extranodal sites is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Extranodal sites (correct)

    Correct. Extranodal sites is supported by the defining finding.

  • B. Contiguous nodes only

    Contiguous nodes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • C. Mediastinum only

    Mediastinum only is not supported by the stated finding.

  • D. Reed-Sternberg cells

    Reed-Sternberg cells does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Extranodal sites. This item reviews Lymphoma; Extranodal sites is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Contiguous nodes only" not the answer?

Contiguous nodes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Mediastinum only" not the answer?

Mediastinum only is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Reed-Sternberg cells" not the answer?

Reed-Sternberg cells does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lymphoma in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Extranodal sites is supported by the defining finding.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Lymphoma?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.