Surgical oncology: practice question

A General Surgery 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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General Surgery · Surgical oncology

Sample item

Why is histological tissue diagnosis important before many cancer operations?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. It confirms tumour type and guides treatment planning

Histology identifies the tumour type and biological features, helping multidisciplinary teams select surgery, systemic therapy, radiotherapy, or combined treatment appropriately.

Option by option

  • A. It is used only to treat pain

    Biopsy is diagnostic rather than an analgesic treatment.

  • B. It replaces staging imaging in every case

    Imaging still contributes important staging information.

  • C. It measures lung capacity directly

    Lung capacity needs respiratory testing.

  • D. It confirms tumour type and guides treatment planning (correct)

    Correct: pathology directs tailored cancer management.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is D, It confirms tumour type and guides treatment planning. Histology identifies the tumour type and biological features, helping multidisciplinary teams select surgery, systemic therapy, radiotherapy, or combined treatment appropriately.

Why is "It is used only to treat pain" not the answer?

Biopsy is diagnostic rather than an analgesic treatment.

Why is "It replaces staging imaging in every case" not the answer?

Imaging still contributes important staging information.

Why is "It measures lung capacity directly" not the answer?

Lung capacity needs respiratory testing.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Surgical oncology in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct: pathology directs tailored cancer management.

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 Surgical oncology?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.