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Breast Pathology II: Breast Cancer and Disorders

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Breast Pathology II: Breast Cancer and Disorders

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What percentage of general cancer cases are breast cancer cases in the US?

40%

30% (correct)

10%

20%

What is the most common non-skin cancer in women?

Breast cancer (correct)

Lung cancer

Colorectal cancer

Ovarian cancer

At what age does breast cancer rarely occur?

Below 25 years (correct)

Below 50 years

Below 40 years

Below 30 years

What is a predisposing factor for breast cancer?

Diet high in animal fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative risk for breast cancer with atypical hyperplasia?

RR = 2.1 - 4.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is a high-risk factor for breast cancer?

Advanced age (>65 years) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for breast cancer in postmenopausal women?

High endogenous estrogen level Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for breast cancer in women with a family history?

One first-degree relative with breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of breast tissue is considered dense?

> 50% Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for breast cancer in men?

Inherited genetic mutations Signup and view all the answers

What is the first site of metastasis for breast cancer?

Axillary lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of invasive breast cancer?

Invasive ductal carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?

Has discohesive growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sentinel node biopsy?

To detect axillary lymph node metastases Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor for invasive carcinoma in both breasts?

Lobular carcinoma in situ Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic mutation associated with male breast cancer?

BRCA2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the mammographic feature of ductal carcinoma in situ?

Microcalcifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis of inflammatory carcinoma?

Poor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the HER2 gene?

Human epidermal growth factor receptor Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor for breast cancer in women under 40?

Triple negative tumors Signup and view all the answers