Aneurysms, Arterial Dissections and Vascular Malformations
- Previous year questions on Aneurysms, Arterial Dissections and Vascular Malformations for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Surgery section of the exam.
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- 42 live questions in Aneurysms, Arterial Dissections and Vascular Malformations.
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Q1.Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome associated with all except:
- APo wine stain
- BVaricose veins
- CLimb lengthening
- DFused vertebra✓ Correct answer
Q2.According to Spetzler-Martin criteria, how much score is given for a 5 cm nidus with AV malformation?
- A3
- B4
- C2✓ Correct answer
- D5
Q3.Most common site of peripheral aneurysm?
- ABrachial artery
- BPopliteal artery✓ Correct answer
- CRadial artery
- DFemoral artery
Q4.middle aged man with a swelling over the scalp since childhood Neck swelling has a bag of worm appearance Bruit heard over the swelling Dx is
- APlexiform neurofibroma
- BToxic nodular goitre
- CVaricocele
- Dcirsoid aneurysm✓ Correct answer
Q5.Male patient present to the hospital with abdominal pain and is incidentally detected with an abdominal aortic aneurysm what is the appropriate management ?
- Aimmediately surgery
- BMonitor till size reaches 40mm
- CUSG monitoring till size of the aneurysm reaches 70mm
- DMonitor till size reaches 55mm✓ Correct answer
Q6.Cirsoid aneurysms most commonly occur in which of the following vessels?
- AAortic arch
- BSplenic artery
- CSaphenous vein
- DSuperficial temporal artery✓ Correct answer
Q7.What is the indication for surgery in asymptomatic patients with the abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- ATransverse diameter > 3 cm
- BTransverse diameter > 5.5 cm✓ Correct answer
- CTransverse diameter > 7.5 cm
- DNo need for surgery unless symptomatic
Q8.Male patient presents to the hospital with abdominal pain and is incidentally detected with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What is the appropriate management of this patient?
- AImmediate surgery
- BUSG monitoring till size of the aneurysm reaches 70 mm
- CMonitor till size reaches 40 mm
- DMonitor till size reaches 55 mm✓ Correct answer
Q9.The commonest site of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms is
- AAnterior
- BPosterior
- CLeft retroperitoneum✓ Correct answer
- DRight retroperitoneum
Q10.A patient is on follow up for recurrent abdominal pain. USG reveals Aortic aneurysm of 40 mm. What should be the next immediate step?
- AImmediate surgery
- BObserve till it reaches 70 mm and then do surgery
- CMedical therapy with beta blocker
- DWait and watch✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: D. Fused vertebra; Q2: C. 2; Q3: B. Popliteal artery; Q4: D. cirsoid aneurysm; Q5: D. Monitor till size reaches 55mm; Q6: D. Superficial temporal artery; Q7: B. Transverse diameter > 5.5 cm; Q8: D. Monitor till size reaches 55 mm; Q9: C. Left retroperitoneum; Q10: D. Wait and watch.
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