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What is the most significant risk factor for breast cancer related to estrogen exposure?
What is the most significant risk factor for breast cancer related to estrogen exposure?
Which characteristic is true about Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)?
Which characteristic is true about Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)?
Which subtype of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is characterized by high-grade cells and necrosis?
Which subtype of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is characterized by high-grade cells and necrosis?
What is the defining feature of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma?
What is the defining feature of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma?
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What symptom may arise from advanced Invasive Ductal Carcinoma?
What symptom may arise from advanced Invasive Ductal Carcinoma?
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What genetic mutations are primarily associated with hereditary breast cancer?
What genetic mutations are primarily associated with hereditary breast cancer?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'triple-negative' tumors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'triple-negative' tumors?
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In males, which subtype is most commonly associated with breast cancer?
In males, which subtype is most commonly associated with breast cancer?
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Which of the following best describes the typical presentation of breast cancer in males?
Which of the following best describes the typical presentation of breast cancer in males?
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Which of the following is true regarding women with a genetic propensity for breast cancer?
Which of the following is true regarding women with a genetic propensity for breast cancer?
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Which subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma is characterized by well-differentiated tubules lacking myoepithelial cells?
Which subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma is characterized by well-differentiated tubules lacking myoepithelial cells?
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What is a key characteristic of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?
What is a key characteristic of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?
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Which feature primarily distinguishes inflammatory carcinoma from other types?
Which feature primarily distinguishes inflammatory carcinoma from other types?
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In terms of prognosis, which factor is considered the most significant in breast cancer?
In terms of prognosis, which factor is considered the most significant in breast cancer?
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What is the significance of ER and PR presence in breast cancer prognosis?
What is the significance of ER and PR presence in breast cancer prognosis?
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What characterizes invasive lobular carcinoma growth patterns?
What characterizes invasive lobular carcinoma growth patterns?
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Which type of breast carcinoma is often mistaken for acute mastitis due to its presentation?
Which type of breast carcinoma is often mistaken for acute mastitis due to its presentation?
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What is the recommended treatment for lobular carcinoma in situ to minimize risks?
What is the recommended treatment for lobular carcinoma in situ to minimize risks?
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Study Notes
Breast Cancer - Basic Principles
- Most common carcinoma in women (excluding skin cancer)
- Second most common cause of cancer mortality in women
- Risk factors primarily linked to estrogen exposure
Risk Factors
- Female Gender: Cancer most often arises in postmenopausal women, except in hereditary cases.
- Early Menarche/Late Menopause: Increased exposure to estrogen.
- Obesity: Increased estrogen levels.
- Atypical Hyperplasia: Precancerous breast changes.
- First-Degree Relative with Breast Cancer: Family history is a high-risk factor.
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Malignant cell proliferation within milk ducts, without invading the basement membrane.
- Often detected as calcifications on mammograms.
- Usually does not form a noticeable mass.
- Calcification can also be linked to benign conditions like fibrocystic changes and fat necrosis.
- Biopsy is needed to distinguish between benign and malignant conditions.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
- Invasive carcinoma, forming duct-like structures.
- It's the most common invasive breast cancer type (>80% of cases).
- Clinically detected masses are typically 2 cm or larger.
- Mammographically detected masses are often 1 cm or larger.
- Advanced tumors can cause skin dimpling or nipple retraction.
- Biopsy reveals duct-like structures in a desmoplastic stroma, with specific subtypes including tubular carcinoma and mucinous carcinoma.
Paget Disease of the Breast
- DCIS that extends towards the nipple skin.
- Characterized by nipple ulceration and erythema.
- Almost always associated with an underlying carcinoma.
Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Malignant cell proliferation restricted to lobules, not invading the basement membrane.
- Does not form masses or calcifications.
- Often discovered incidentally during biopsy.
- Characterized by dyscohesive cells lacking E-cadherin.
- Often multifocal and bilateral.
- Usually treated with tamoxifen and close follow-up.
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Invasive carcinoma characteristically growing in a single-file pattern.
- Cells might display a signet-ring morphology.
- Does not show duct formation.
Prognostic and Predictive Factors
- Prognosis determined by TNM staging, with metastasis being the most crucial factor.
- Axillary lymph node assessment is vital, and sentinel lymph node biopsy is used to evaluate it.
- Predictive factors like estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2/neu status influence treatment response.
###Hereditary Breast Cancer
- Represents 10% of breast cancer cases.
- Risk factors include multiple relatives with breast cancer, early-onset tumors, and multiple tumors in one patient.
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are the most important single gene mutations.
Male Breast Cancer
- Rare, representing 1% of all cases.
- Often presents as a subareolar mass in older males.
- Characterized by highest density underneath the nipple, and may produce nipple discharge.
- Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most frequent subtype in males.
- Associated with BRCA2 mutations and Klinefelter syndrome.
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Explore the essential principles of breast cancer, the most common carcinoma in women. This quiz covers vital risk factors, such as estrogen exposure and family history, as well as specific conditions like Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS). Assess your knowledge on prevention and early detection strategies.
