Gastric Pathology
- Previous year questions on Gastric Pathology for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pathology section of the exam.
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- 23 live questions in Gastric Pathology.
- Pathology is worth about 25 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.H. pylori causes:
- AType A Gastritis
- BType B Gastritis✓ Correct answer
- CAutoimmune
- DAllergic gastritis
Q2.Which of the following markers is specific for Gastro intestinal stromal tumors (GIST)?
- ACD 117✓ Correct answer
- BCD 34
- CCD 23
- DS-100
Q3.Which one of the following is the most significant risk factor for development of gastric carcinoma ?
- APaneth cell metaplasia
- BPyloric metaplasia
- CIntestinal metaplasia✓ Correct answer
- DCiliated metaplasia
Q4.Risk factor for development of gastric Ca
- ABlood group O
- BDuodenal ulcer
- CIntestinal hyperplasia
- DIntestinal metaplasia type III✓ Correct answer
Q5.Which of the following markers is specific for gastro-intestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
- ACD117✓ Correct answer
- BCD34
- CCD23
- DS-100
Q6.All are true regarding Menetrier's disease, EXCEPT:
- AProtein loss
- BExophytic growth✓ Correct answer
- CHypertrophy of gastric mucosa
- DPremalignant condition
Q7.A 57-year-old woman experiences frequent symptoms of heartburn. She reports no weight loss, diarrhea, or dysphagia symptoms. Past medical history is significant for vitamin B12 deficiency treated with monthly injections. She appears well, and the examination is normal, except for some patches on her arms where she has lost all the skin pigmentation. Her upper endoscopy is normal, except for gastric biopsies commenting on gastritis.For the above patient with gastritis, select the most likely mechanism of injury.
- Abile acid reflux implicated in pathogenesis
- Bimmune or autoimmune pathogenesis suspected✓ Correct answer
- Cischemia of the gastric mucosa implicated in the pathogenesis
- Dassociated with Helicobacter pylori infection
Q8.Most common site of gastric cancer is:
- ALesser curvature of stomach
- BGreater curvature of stomach
- CFundus
- DAntrum✓ Correct answer
Q9.Which is not a pathologic feature of H. pylori chronic gastritis -
- AEosinophilic infiltrates✓ Correct answer
- BIntraepithelial neutrophil deposits
- CAffects intestinal gland formation in stomach
- DSubepithelial plasma cell deposits
Q10.Lymphoepithelial change in stomach is seen in -
- AMaltoma✓ Correct answer
- BCoeliac disease
- CIPSID
- DIBS
Answer key
Q1: B. Type B Gastritis; Q2: A. CD 117; Q3: C. Intestinal metaplasia; Q4: D. Intestinal metaplasia type III; Q5: A. CD117; Q6: B. Exophytic growth; Q7: B. immune or autoimmune pathogenesis suspected; Q8: D. Antrum; Q9: A. Eosinophilic infiltrates; Q10: A. Maltoma.
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