Gynaecological oncology: follow-up after treatment: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Gynaecological oncology: follow-up after treatment

Sample item

When do most recurrences of cervical cancer after primary treatment occur?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Within the first 2 years

About 75 percent of cervical cancer recurrences occur within 2 years of treatment, so follow-up is most frequent, every 3 to 6 months, during this time, then less often up to 5 years. Follow-up includes examination, cytology of the vault and imaging if symptoms arise. Symptoms such as pelvic pain, leg swelling and bleeding warrant investigation.

Option by option

  • A. Only at 5 years

    Recurrences are not restricted to year 5.

  • B. Within the first 2 years (correct)

    Correct. Most recurrences occur within 2 years.

  • C. After 10 years

    Late recurrence after 10 years is uncommon.

  • D. Immediately after surgery in all cases

    Early recurrence is not universal.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, Within the first 2 years. About 75 percent of cervical cancer recurrences occur within 2 years of treatment, so follow-up is most frequent, every 3 to 6 months, during this time, then less often up to 5 years.

Why is "Only at 5 years" not the answer?

Recurrences are not restricted to year 5.

Why is "After 10 years" not the answer?

Late recurrence after 10 years is uncommon.

Why is "Immediately after surgery in all cases" not the answer?

Early recurrence is not universal.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynaecological oncology: follow-up after treatment in OBG. Follow-up includes examination, cytology of the vault and imaging if symptoms arise. Symptoms such as pelvic pain, leg swelling and bleeding warrant investigation.

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 Gynaecological oncology: follow-up after treatment?

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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.