Endocrine pathology: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Endocrine pathology

Sample item

What is a common histological feature of Hashimoto thyroiditis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Lymphocytic infiltration with thyroid follicle destruction

Hashimoto thyroiditis is autoimmune thyroid destruction marked by lymphocytic infiltration and progressive loss of functioning thyroid tissue.

Option by option

  • A. Lymphocytic infiltration with thyroid follicle destruction (correct)

    Correct: lymphocytic autoimmune injury is characteristic.

  • B. Only increased red cell production

    Red cell production is unrelated to thyroid histology.

  • C. Pure neutrophil abscess in every case

    A neutrophil abscess suggests acute bacterial infection.

  • D. Complete absence of immune cells

    Immune cells are central to the pathology.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Lymphocytic infiltration with thyroid follicle destruction. Hashimoto thyroiditis is autoimmune thyroid destruction marked by lymphocytic infiltration and progressive loss of functioning thyroid tissue.

Why is "Only increased red cell production" not the answer?

Red cell production is unrelated to thyroid histology.

Why is "Pure neutrophil abscess in every case" not the answer?

A neutrophil abscess suggests acute bacterial infection.

Why is "Complete absence of immune cells" not the answer?

Immune cells are central to the pathology.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine pathology in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct: lymphocytic autoimmune injury is characteristic.

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 Endocrine pathology?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.