Neoplasia: 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 · Neoplasia

Sample item

What route is most typical for sarcoma metastasis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Haematogenous spread

Sarcomas commonly spread through blood vessels to sites such as lungs, whereas carcinomas more often spread first through lymphatics.

Option by option

  • A. Haematogenous spread (correct)

    Correct: blood-borne spread is classic for sarcomas.

  • B. Lymphatic spread only

    Lymphatic spread is more typical of many carcinomas.

  • C. Direct spread through cerebrospinal fluid only

    CSF spread is limited to certain tumours.

  • D. Spread by sweat glands

    Sweat glands do not transmit metastases.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Haematogenous spread. Sarcomas commonly spread through blood vessels to sites such as lungs, whereas carcinomas more often spread first through lymphatics.

Why is "Lymphatic spread only" not the answer?

Lymphatic spread is more typical of many carcinomas.

Why is "Direct spread through cerebrospinal fluid only" not the answer?

CSF spread is limited to certain tumours.

Why is "Spread by sweat glands" not the answer?

Sweat glands do not transmit metastases.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct: blood-borne spread is classic for sarcomas.

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 Neoplasia?

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.