Breast Masses on Mammogram
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What is the most common cause of gynecomastia in adolescent boys?

  • Hormonal imbalance (correct)
  • Klinefelter syndrome
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Medications

    • What is the typical course of gynecomastia in adolescent boys?

  • 75% of cases resolve within 2 years (correct)
  • Gynecomastia persists in all cases
  • 70% of boys will develop gynecomastia in adolescence
  • Gynecomastia is a lifelong condition

    • What is the most common type of breast change in pre-pubescent females?

  • Inflammatory breast cancer
  • Breast lumps
  • Premature thelarche (correct)
  • Breast swelling

    • What is the most common cause of a breast lump in adults?

    <p>Fibroadenoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common sign of inflammatory breast cancer?

    <p>Dimpled skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of gynecomastia mentioned in the text?

    <p>Thyroid cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a mass on a mammogram is most likely to indicate a benign lesion?

    <p>A circumscribed or well-defined border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a mass with small, rounded projections along its border?

    <p>Microlobulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is most concerning for a malignant (cancerous) lesion?

    <p>A spiculated or irregular margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mass is typically described as radiolucent and contains fat?

    <p>Lipoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a lesion with irregular or spiky edges, often likened to the appearance of a star?

    <p>Spiculated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a border that is not clearly outlined or distinct from the surrounding tissue?

    <p>Indistinct or ill-defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for polythelia (accessory nipple)?

    <p>Simple excision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amastia and athelia refer to the absence of which anatomical structures?

    <p>Breast tissue and nipple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which congenital disorder is characterized by missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, affecting the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand?

    <p>Poland syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of correcting an inverted nipple for cosmetic purposes?

    <p>Inability to breastfeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of tuberous breasts?

    <p>Constricted breast base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a condition where there is extremely rapid breast growth during puberty?

    <p>Juvenile breast hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) procedure?

    <p>To extract cells from a suspicious area for examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and a core biopsy?

    <p>FNA uses a thinner needle and removes less tissue than a core biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of a vacuum-assisted core biopsy compared to other biopsy methods?

    <p>It can sample very small breast abnormalities (less than 5 mm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is a potential limitation of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) compared to core biopsy?

    <p>FNA removes less tissue for examination than a core biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is TRUE about calcifications in male breast cancer cases?

    <p>Calcifications are rare in male breast cancer cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is often associated with malignant (cancerous) lesions in the breast?

    <p>Spiculated margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an obscured margin in a breast lesion suggest?

    <p>The border of the lesion is not clearly visible, suggesting possible infiltration into surrounding tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asymmetric density in breast imaging?

    <p>It occurs when one breast has a different size, volume, position, or form from the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a focal asymmetry in breast imaging?

    <p>It is a lesion seen on two mammographic views (both CC and MLO) with concave borders and lacking features of a true mass, requiring further sonographic evaluation and potentially percutaneous sampling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about calcifications in the breast is correct?

    <p>Calcifications are deposits of calcium salts in the breast, which are radiopaque on mammography and often normal metabolic occurrences within the breast, usually benign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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