Breast Disorders and BIRADS Quiz

A type of biopsy where a small piece of tissue is removed from the breast using a small instrument.

A type of biopsy where a core of tissue is removed from the breast using a needle.

Early onset of menstruation, usually before 12 years of age.

A hormone replacement therapy used to manage menopausal symptoms.

A type of breast cancer that does not express estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), or the HER2 protein.

A protein found in breast cancer cells that can help predict how aggressive the cancer is.

A protein that binds to estrogen and plays a role in breast cancer development.

A protein that binds to progesterone and plays a role in breast cancer development.

A pattern of small indentations on the skin of the breast caused by the shortening and thickening of the ligaments of Cooper, often a sign of invasive breast cancer.

A pulling inward of the skin of the breast, usually caused by the contraction of the lactiferous ducts due to tumor infiltration. This can also indicate cancer.

A thickened, dimpled, or orange peel-like texture on the breast, commonly caused by edema in the lymphatic vessels beneath the skin.

A system used to categorize breast imaging findings based on their likelihood of being cancerous. It uses categories 0-6 to describe the probability of malignancy.

A technique used to assess the breast by systematically palpating the area, dividing it into imaginary quadrants and performing circular motions in a clock-wise pattern.