Melanoma Cells in the CSF Must Be Differentiated From

question 59

Multiple Choice

Melanoma cells in the CSF must be differentiated from:

• A) Macrophages containing hemosiderin
• B) Noncleaved lymphoma cells
• C) Medulloblastoma cells
• D) Ependymal cells

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Definitions:

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

ERV

Expired Reserve Volume; the additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

AFB

Acid-fast bacillus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to decolorization by acids during staining procedures; commonly used to refer to tuberculosis-causing bacteria.

MDR TB

Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, a form of TB that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful tuberculosis drugs.