Biopsies MCQs Radiology

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 14, 2024

1. What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
A) To image internal organs
B) To diagnose diseases
C) To obtain a tissue sample for examination
D) To treat infections

Answer: C) To obtain a tissue sample for examination


2. Which imaging modality is commonly used to guide a biopsy procedure?
A) MRI
B) Ultrasound
C) CT scan
D) X-ray

Answer: B) Ultrasound


3. What type of biopsy involves removing a small portion of tissue using a needle?
A) Endoscopic biopsy
B) Needle biopsy
C) Surgical biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: B) Needle biopsy


4. Which of the following is a common indication for a liver biopsy?
A) Lung infection
B) Hepatitis or liver tumors
C) Bone fractures
D) Kidney stones

Answer: B) Hepatitis or liver tumors


5. What type of biopsy is performed through an endoscope?
A) Needle biopsy
B) Endoscopic biopsy
C) Surgical biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: B) Endoscopic biopsy


6. Which biopsy method involves the complete removal of a lesion?
A) Needle biopsy
B) Excisional biopsy
C) Endoscopic biopsy
D) Core biopsy

Answer: B) Excisional biopsy


7. What imaging technique is used to guide a core needle biopsy?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
C) X-ray
D) PET scan

Answer: B) CT scan


8. What is the advantage of using a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy?
A) Requires major surgery
B) Minimally invasive with a small needle
C) Provides large tissue samples
D) Requires general anesthesia

Answer: B) Minimally invasive with a small needle


9. In which organ is a percutaneous biopsy commonly performed?
A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Brain
D) Kidney

Answer: B) Liver


10. Which type of biopsy is typically used to diagnose skin conditions?
A) Core biopsy
B) Endoscopic biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: C) Punch biopsy


11. What is a key benefit of using an image-guided biopsy?
A) Requires no imaging
B) Increases accuracy by visualizing the target area
C) Involves more invasive procedures
D) Does not require anesthesia

Answer: B) Increases accuracy by visualizing the target area


12. What does an aspiration biopsy involve?
A) Sucking out a sample of tissue or fluid
B) Cutting out a piece of tissue
C) Using an endoscope
D) Injecting contrast material

Answer: A) Sucking out a sample of tissue or fluid


13. What is the purpose of a biopsy in diagnosing cancer?
A) To confirm the presence and type of cancer
B) To measure bone density
C) To assess blood flow
D) To evaluate liver function

Answer: A) To confirm the presence and type of cancer


14. What is the main use of a core needle biopsy?
A) To remove fluid from a cyst
B) To obtain a cylindrical sample of tissue
C) To image bones
D) To biopsy the entire organ

Answer: B) To obtain a cylindrical sample of tissue


15. What type of biopsy is typically performed for breast lesions?
A) Endoscopic biopsy
B) Core needle biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: B) Core needle biopsy


16. Which imaging technique is often used for prostate biopsies?
A) X-ray
B) Transrectal ultrasound
C) PET scan
D) MRI

Answer: B) Transrectal ultrasound


17. What is a major complication of a biopsy procedure?
A) Cancer spread
B) Infection at the biopsy site
C) Increased radiation exposure
D) Loss of organ function

Answer: B) Infection at the biopsy site


18. What is the primary use of a bone marrow biopsy?
A) To assess liver function
B) To diagnose blood disorders and cancers
C) To visualize tumors
D) To evaluate kidney function

Answer: B) To diagnose blood disorders and cancers


19. What is the difference between an excisional and an incisional biopsy?
A) Excisional removes part of the lesion; incisional removes the whole lesion
B) Excisional removes the whole lesion; incisional removes part of the lesion
C) Excisional uses a needle; incisional uses an endoscope
D) Excisional is non-invasive; incisional is invasive

Answer: B) Excisional removes the whole lesion; incisional removes part of the lesion


20. What imaging technique can be used to guide a lung biopsy?
A) CT scan
B) MRI
C) X-ray
D) Ultrasound

Answer: A) CT scan


21. What is a major advantage of using an endoscopic biopsy?
A) Requires no sedation
B) Direct visualization of the biopsy site
C) Does not use contrast agents
D) Provides very large tissue samples

Answer: B) Direct visualization of the biopsy site


22. What type of biopsy might be used for a lesion found in the stomach?
A) Endoscopic biopsy
B) Core needle biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: A) Endoscopic biopsy


23. What type of biopsy is least invasive?
A) Excisional biopsy
B) Core needle biopsy
C) Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
D) Punch biopsy

Answer: C) Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy


24. Which imaging modality is commonly used for guiding breast biopsies?
A) Mammography
B) MRI
C) PET scan
D) X-ray

Answer: A) Mammography


25. What is the role of a biopsy in inflammatory conditions?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To assess bone density
C) To determine the cause of inflammation
D) To image soft tissues

Answer: C) To determine the cause of inflammation


26. What imaging method is typically used for guiding biopsies of deep-seated lesions?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray

Answer: B) CT scan


27. What is the most common biopsy method for skin lesions?
A) Core needle biopsy
B) Endoscopic biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: C) Punch biopsy


28. Which biopsy technique involves using a thin, hollow needle?
A) Excisional biopsy
B) Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
C) Core needle biopsy
D) Endoscopic biopsy

Answer: B) Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy


29. What is the purpose of a skin biopsy?
A) To visualize internal organs
B) To measure blood glucose levels
C) To diagnose skin conditions and cancers
D) To assess bone fractures

Answer: C) To diagnose skin conditions and cancers


30. What is the most appropriate biopsy method for assessing a lung mass?
A) CT-guided biopsy
B) Endoscopic biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Core needle biopsy

Answer: A) CT-guided biopsy


31. Which imaging modality is often used for guiding liver biopsies?
A) MRI
B) Ultrasound
C) X-ray
D) PET scan

Answer: B) Ultrasound


32. What is the primary goal of a biopsy in diagnosing tumors?
A) To measure tumor size
B) To visualize tumor location
C) To determine the type of tumor
D) To assess blood flow

Answer: C) To determine the type of tumor


33. What type of biopsy might be used for a suspected brain tumor?
A) Endoscopic biopsy
B) Stereotactic biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Core needle biopsy

Answer: B) Stereotactic biopsy


34. What is the typical use of a breast biopsy?
A) To evaluate kidney function
B) To investigate abnormal mammography findings
C) To assess bone health
D) To diagnose lung disease

Answer: B) To investigate abnormal mammography findings


35. What is a common method for performing a biopsy of the prostate?
A) Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy
B) CT scan biopsy
C) Endoscopic biopsy
D) Punch biopsy

Answer: A) Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy


36. Which biopsy method is used for assessing gastrointestinal lesions?
A) Endoscopic biopsy
B) Core needle biopsy
C) Fine needle aspiration
D) Punch biopsy

Answer: A) Endoscopic biopsy


37. What imaging technique is utilized for guiding a kidney biopsy?
A) MRI
B) Ultrasound
C) X-ray
D) PET scan

Answer: B) Ultrasound


38. What is the main advantage of using a core needle biopsy over a fine needle aspiration biopsy?
A) Provides a larger tissue sample
B) Requires less expertise
C) Is less invasive
D) Involves fewer complications

Answer: A) Provides a larger tissue sample


39. What is a key benefit of an excisional biopsy?
A) Removes the entire lesion for comprehensive analysis
B) Minimally invasive
C) Does not require imaging
D) Provides only a small sample

Answer: A) Removes the entire lesion for comprehensive analysis


40. Which biopsy technique is commonly used for assessing lymph nodes?
A) Fine needle aspiration
B) Core needle biopsy
C) Endoscopic biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: B) Core needle biopsy


41. What is the primary use of a punch biopsy?
A) To diagnose bone tumors
B) To sample small skin lesions
C) To assess kidney function
D) To visualize deep organs

Answer: B) To sample small skin lesions


42. What imaging modality is typically used for a lung biopsy?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray

Answer: B) CT scan


43. What is the purpose of a biopsy in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To examine tissue for disease-specific changes
C) To evaluate bone density
D) To visualize internal organs

Answer: B) To examine tissue for disease-specific changes


44. What is a key feature of a needle biopsy?
A) Uses large incisions
B) Requires extensive recovery time
C) Minimally invasive with a small needle
D) Only used for bone samples

Answer: C) Minimally invasive with a small needle


45. What is a common indication for a thyroid biopsy?
A) Heart disease
B) Suspicious thyroid nodules
C) Liver function test
D) Bone fractures

Answer: B) Suspicious thyroid nodules


46. What is the primary technique used for a gastrointestinal biopsy?
A) Fine needle aspiration
B) Endoscopic biopsy
C) Core needle biopsy
D) Punch biopsy

Answer: B) Endoscopic biopsy


47. Which biopsy method involves the use of imaging to target a specific lesion?
A) Image-guided biopsy
B) Punch biopsy
C) Core needle biopsy
D) Excisional biopsy

Answer: A) Image-guided biopsy


48. What type of biopsy is used to assess lesions in the bladder?
A) Core needle biopsy
B) Cystoscopic biopsy
C) Punch biopsy
D) Endoscopic biopsy

Answer: B) Cystoscopic biopsy


49. What is the advantage of a punch biopsy over an excisional biopsy?
A) Less invasive with smaller sample
B) Provides larger tissue sample
C) Removes entire lesion
D) Requires general anesthesia

Answer: A) Less invasive with smaller sample


50. What is a primary consideration before performing a biopsy?
A) Assessing patient history and potential risks
B) Deciding on imaging modality
C) Scheduling surgery
D) Preparing for general anesthesia

Answer: A) Assessing patient history and potential risks