American Board of Surgery Qualifying Exam (ABS QE) Practice Test

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What is a characteristic of epithelial tumors in the context of radiation treatment?

  1. They are highly radiosensitive to radiation

  2. They are generally resistant to radiation

  3. They absorb radiation more efficiently

  4. They require higher doses of radiation for effective treatment

The correct answer is: They are generally resistant to radiation

Epithelial tumors exhibit a characteristic that often makes them more resistant to radiation compared to other types of tumors. This resistance can be attributed to several factors, including the cellular architecture of epithelial tissues, which may allow for better repair mechanisms following DNA damage caused by radiation exposure. This inherent resistance influences treatment planning and necessitates a careful consideration of radiation dose and technique. In practice, while some types of tumors may respond well to radiation therapy and can be effectively damaged by standard doses, epithelial tumors often require a more strategic approach, taking into account their resilience. This fact underlines why clinicians sometimes integrate additional treatment modalities alongside radiation, such as chemotherapy or targeted therapies, to enhance therapeutic efficacy and combat the radioresistant nature of epithelial tumors.

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