Previous years questions from various Indian Universities - for MDS in Oral Pathology

CONNECTIVE TISSUE NEOPLASMS

1.       Discuss the neoplastic lesions of bone of CT origin- 20 mks

2.      Classify nerve tissue tumours and discuss in detail neurilemmoma-10 mks  

3.      What are the neoplasias of B cell origin? Discuss in detail multiple myeloma-10 mks  

4.      Discuss lymphomas- 25 mks

5.      Discuss metastatic tumours of jaw bones-25 mks

6.      Giant cell tumour of the bone-10 mks

7.      Osteogenic sarcoma-10 mks  10 mks 

8.      Metastatic tumours of the jaw-10 mks  25mks

9.      Discuss tumours of nerve tissue origin-20 mks

10.  Tumour markers-10 mks

11.  Oral tissue neoplasms in children-10 mks

12.  Discuss NHLs of the oral cavity--10 mks

13.  Discuss giant cell tumour of the mandible--10 mks

14.  Discuss giant cell tumour--10 mks

15.  Discuss lymphomas-25mks

16.  What is osteosarcoma? describe its types and HP- 10 mks

17.  Define leukemia. Describe the clinical features and HP of monocytic leuk-10 mks

18.  Discuss vasoproliferative lesions of the oral mucosa-20 mks 

19.  Myofibroblastic tumours-10 mks 

20.  Variants of lipoma-10 mks  with pathogenesis

21.  Neurilemmoma-10 mks 

22.  Pathogenesis and variants of lipoma-10 mks 

23.  Ewing ‘s sarcoma-10 mks 

24.  DD of spindle cell tumours- 20 mks, 100 mks

25.  Hodgkin’s vs NHL-10 mks- coll

26.  Chondrosarcoma- 10 mks-coll

27.  Discuss the neoplastic lesions of the jaw bones of CT origin- others

28.  Discuss the neoplastic lesions of jaw bones of CT origin- others

29.  Discuss the squamous odontogenic origin-others

30.  Describe in detail the spread of malignancy-    

31.  Discuss Burkitt’s lymphoma-     

32.  Describe lymph node tumours-    

33.  Rhabdomyosarcoma- coll

CYSTS OF ODONTOGENIC ORIGIN

1.      Discuss odontogenic cysts- 20 mks

2.      Describe the histologic features and discuss the pathogenesis of dentigerous cyst- 20 mks

3.      Discuss lesions of the jaw that contain dentin like material-10 mks

4.      Radicular cyst-10 mks

5.      Define , classify cysts of the oral cavity and discuss in detail OKC- 25 mks

6.      Discuss pathogenesis of radicular cyst in correlation to H/P- 25 mks 

7.      Ghost cell containing lesions-10 mks

8.      OKC as a cyst and a benign neoplasm- 10 mks

9.      Cyst fluid as a diagnostic marker-10 mks 

10.  Lesions of the jaw that contain dentin like material-10 mks 

11.  Discuss cemental lesions-20 mks

12.  Discuss OKC--10 mks

13.  Define a cyst. Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis and CF and HP of a periapical cyst-10 mks

14.  Pathogenesis of RC-10 mks 

15.  Classify cysts of the jaw. Discuss dentigerous cyst in detail- 20 mks  

16.  Describe cystic lesions of the maxilla- others

17.  Discuss pathogenesis and diagnosis of dentigerous cysts- others

18.  Discuss histopathological variations in OKC- others

19.  Discuss cemental lesions- others

20.  Clinical and lab diagnosis of oral cysts-    

21.  Importance of cystic epithelium-    

22.  Pathogenesis of dentigerous cyst-     94

23.  Role of AGNORs of cyst- coll

24.  Pathogenesis of radicular cyst in correlation with H/p coll

DENTAL CARIES

1.      Microbiology of dental caries- 10 mks, 20 mks

2.      Microbiology of dental caries- 25 mks  

3.      Immunology of dental caries-10 mks

4.      Discuss salivary caries activity tests-10 mks

5.      Etiopathogenesis of dental caries--20 mks

6.      Discuss the theories and etiology of dental caries--20 mks

7.      Discuss the current views in the Etiopathogenesis of DC-10 mks

8.      Caries susceptibility tests-10 mks

9.      Caries activity tests-10 mks 

10.  Discuss bacterial plaque an its relationship to dental caries- others

11.  Discuss in detail pathology of surface caries- others

12.  Discuss pathogenesis and histopathology of incipient carious lesions- others

13.  Discuss the morphological and cultural characteristics of lactobacillus and discuss the role played by it in dental caries- others

14.  Discuss the trends of recent histological research into the initial lesion of dental caries- others

15.  Critically evaluate the mechanism of early enamel caries as revealed by modern research technique- others

16.  Describe the mechanism of early enamel caries-    

17.  Etiology of dental  caries-    

18.  Histopathology of DC- RGUHS 06-10 mks

19.  Immunologic approach to the prevention of dental caries-1996

20.  Morphological and cultural characteristics of Lactobacillus- GUJ

DERAMTOLOGICAL DISORDERS

1.      Discuss the histopathology and immunopathology of pemphigus group of diseases- 20 mks

2.      Discuss lichen planus in detail-20 mks 

3.      Paraneoplastic pemphigus-10 mks 

4.      Graft vs host reaction- 10 mks 

5.      IHC of oral dermatoses- 10 mks 

6.      Syndromes related to genodermatoses- 10 mks(coll )

7.      Enumerate white lesions of the oral cavity and discuss in detail OLP- 25 mks

8.      Immunologic techniques in the diagnosis of PV--10 mks

9.      Classify white lesions of the oral cavity and discuss in detail dermatologic lesions-20 mks

10.  Discuss the oral manifestations of pemphigus. Add a note on its IF. 10 mks

11.  Pemphigus and pemphigoid-10 mks 

12.  Vesiculobullous lesions-100 mks

13.  Pemphigus vulgaris-10 mks

14.  Muco-cutaneous lesion-100 mks

15.  Lupus Erythematosus-    

16.  Describe various muco dermatologic lesions-  

17.  Oral genodermatoses-100mks RGUHS 06-

18.  Histopathogenesis of OLP- 1997

19.  IHC of oral genodermatoses- coll

DEVELOPMENTAL DISTURBANCES

1. Describe the development of maxilla and discuss the developmental anomalies- 25 mks(MU)
2. Classify and describe the developmental disorders affecting the jaws and skull- -25 mks ( MU)
3. Globulomaxillary cyst- 10 mks
4. Discuss developmental disturbances of oral and paraoral soft  tissues- 20 mks(
5. Describe the anatomy of the maxillary antrum and discuss the lesions which are associated with it-20 mks
6. Discuss the developmental disturbances affecting the tongue-20 mks  10 mks
7. Discuss the development of tongue and mention the developmental anomalies thereof. 25 mks
8. Developmental anomalies of teeth- 100 mks     
9. Discuss the environmental factors affecting the structure of tooth-10 mks
10. Enumerate and discuss the developmental cysts of the oral cavity- 20 mks
11. Discuss in detail the developmental anomalies associated with the buccal mucosa--20 mks
12. Dentin dysplasia--10 mks
13. Discuss non- odontogenic cysts of the oral cavity--20 mks
14. Discuss lingual thyroid--10 mks
15. Discuss the development of face and add a note on the developmental anomalies affecting the  palate-10 mks
16. Enumerate the swellings  of the palate and describe in detail torus palatines-20 mks
17. Discuss the developmental anomalies affecting the structure of teeth10 mks
18. Enamel defects-10 mks 
19. Clefts in the oral and para-oral region-10 mks
20. Discuss in detail env factors causing hypoplasia of teeth- 20 mks
21. Current concepts related to AI- 10 mks- coll
22. Developmental anomalies affecting eruption- 10 mks coll
23. Taurodontism- 10 mks coll
24. Role of GS in the diagnosis of dev disorders of teeth- 10 mks coll
25. Drugs and teeth defects- 10 mks coll
26.  Describe briefly the dento- oral diseases with genetic implications- others
27. Discuss pathogenesis and histopathology of Dermoid cyst- others
28. Discuss fissural cysts of oral region- others
29. Describe Dermoid cyst-    
30. Describe the pathogenesis of hard odontogenic neoplasms and dens- in dente-    
31. Environmental factors that play a role in enamel hypoplasia- coll
32. Hamartomas- coll

DISEASES OF BONES AND JOINTS

1.      Discuss FD- 25 mks(MU)

2.      Fibro-osseous lesions- 100 mks(MU)

3.      Enumerate the non- neoplastic lesions of bone and describe in detail Paget’s disease-10 mks

4.      Discuss the pathogenesis , clinical features and radiological findings of FO lesions- 25 mks

5.      Discuss the histopathological DD of FO of jaw lesions-10 mks

6.      Fibro- osseous lesions- 10 mks ,20 mks

7.      Discuss FD of jaws--10 mks

8.      Cemento-osseous dysplasia-10 mks

9.      Describe pathogenesis and recent concepts of OI-20 mks-coll

10.  Osteogenic sarcoma-10 mks-coll

11.  Radiographic appearances of bone lesions involving the oral cavity- 10 mks- coll

12.  Cherubism- 10 mks-coll

13.  Osteoradionecrosis- 10 mks-coll

14.  Paget’s disease- 10 mks coll

15.  Vanishing bone disease- 10 mks coll

16.  Discuss the different aspects of cherubism and other intra- osseous giant cell lesions-others

17.  Diseases of the bone-     94(100mks)

18.  Classify FO lesions. Detail- FD and OF- coll

19.  Paget’s -coll

20.  Osteogenesis imperfecta- coll

21.  Cherubism- coll

DISEASES OF NERVES AND MUSCLES

1. What Discuss tumours of nerve tissue origin- 25 mks(MU)
2.  What is neuralgia? Describe the etiology and CF of TGN-10 mks
3. Discuss TG neuralgia--10 mks  coll
4. Write about oro-facial neuralgias-    
5. Bell’s palsy- coll

DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

1. Hyperparathyroidism-10 mks 
2. Oral aspects of endocrinal dysfunction-    
3. Give pathogenesis , histopathology and biochemistry of hyperthyroidism-    
4. Describe Diabetes mellitus w.r.t. oral lesions-  
5. Brown’s tumour- RGUHS 06-10 mks
6. Hyperparathyroidism-1997
7. Discuss the effect of hormones on oral tissues- 25 mks(MU)

FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY

1. Bite marks, role of bite marks in FO- 10 mks 
2. Age estimation by tooth-10 mks 
3. Advanced techniques in forensic od-10 mks 
4. Forensic od-100 mks
5. Palatal rugae in FO-10 mks
6. Write on forensic oral pathology-    

HEALING OF THE ORAL TISSUES

1. Describe the healing of an extraction wound--10 mks
2. Describe healing of fracture bone- 10 mks
3. Discuss the factors affecting the healing of wounds. Add a note on the complications of healing of oral wpunds-10 mks
4. Non healing sockets-10 mks 
5. Describe the healing of different oral wounds and the factors affecting repair-20 mks
6. Healing of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity- short notes others

DISORDERS OF BLOOD

1. Sickle cell anemia- 10 mks
2. Leukemias-10 mks
3. Classify anemia and discuss the lab diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia-10 mks
4. Discuss briefly the DD of vasoproliferative lesions of the oral mucosa-10 mks
5. LCH- 10 mks 
6. Diseases involving RBCs and their oral manifestations- others
7. Disorders of coagulation and their role in gingival bleeding-  
8. DD of gingival bleeding-    
9. Hemophilia- coll

INFECTIONS

1.      Role of virus in oral lesions- 100 mks (MU)

2.      Discuss the microbial flora of the oral cavity and in AIDS-25 mks ( MU)

3.      Candidiasis- 10 mks

4.      TB- 10 mks

5.      Discuss viral lesions of oral tissues and the diagnostic principle of the same-25 mks

6.      Discuss oral histoplamosis-10 mks

7.      Oral manifestations of AIDS- 10 mks

8.      Opportunistic oral infections- 10 mks

9.      Oral lesions in TB--10 mks

10.  Oral mycotic infections-20 mks

11.  Discuss herpetic and herpetiform lesions of the oral cavity- others

12.  Define viruses. Discuss the phenomenon of tissue reaction to viral  infections- others

13.  Write short notes on gumma- others

14.  Discuss the systemic bacterial and protozoal diseases with oral manifestations- others

15.  Short notes- tuberculous Osteomyelitis- others

16.  Discuss clinical and H/P aspects of candidiasis- others

17.  Candidiasis with investigative procedures to confirm the lesions- others

18.  Describe oral spirochetal lesions and their lab diagnosis-    

19.  Consequences of focal and systemic infections-    

20.  Describe protozoan parasites and their oral lesions-    

21.  What is a virus? lesions associated with HSV-     94

22.  Molluscum contagiosum- coll


RGUHS - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; GU - Gujarat University; MU - Mangalore University; Coll - Other deemed universities; Mks - Mark Questions