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What is the primary indication for ductography?
What is the primary indication for ductography?
- Resolving equivocal mammographic findings
- Defining cystic masses
- Nipple discharge, particularly with blood (correct)
- Yearly mammogram
Which method is second only to mammography in frequency of use for breast imaging?
Which method is second only to mammography in frequency of use for breast imaging?
- Ultrasound (correct)
- Radiography
- MRI
- PET scan
How often should breast examinations be performed starting at age 40 according to the text?
How often should breast examinations be performed starting at age 40 according to the text?
- Twice a year
- Every 6 months
- Every 2 years
- Yearly (correct)
What do intraductal papillomas appear as in ductography?
What do intraductal papillomas appear as in ductography?
What type of cancer shows as irregular masses or multiple intraluminal filling defects in ductography?
What type of cancer shows as irregular masses or multiple intraluminal filling defects in ductography?
What is the benefit of mammography screening mentioned in the text?
What is the benefit of mammography screening mentioned in the text?
What is the leading cause of death from cancer for women aged 20 to 59 years?
What is the leading cause of death from cancer for women aged 20 to 59 years?
What is the most common site-specific cancer in women?
What is the most common site-specific cancer in women?
Which factor increases the risk of breast cancer by increasing serum estrogen levels?
Which factor increases the risk of breast cancer by increasing serum estrogen levels?
What was the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women until it was surpassed by lung cancer in 1987?
What was the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women until it was surpassed by lung cancer in 1987?
What can contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer by increasing serum estrogen levels?
What can contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer by increasing serum estrogen levels?
Which group has a very high incidence of breast cancer due to somatic mutations induced by radiation exposure?
Which group has a very high incidence of breast cancer due to somatic mutations induced by radiation exposure?
What is the probability of diagnosing breast cancer by MRI when both mammography and physical examination yield negative findings?
What is the probability of diagnosing breast cancer by MRI when both mammography and physical examination yield negative findings?
In what situation is MRI screening of the breasts gaining interest?
In what situation is MRI screening of the breasts gaining interest?
What percentage of women with a known breast cancer have been shown to develop contralateral breast cancer through MRI studies?
What percentage of women with a known breast cancer have been shown to develop contralateral breast cancer through MRI studies?
Which method combination achieves almost 100% accuracy in diagnosing breast cancer?
Which method combination achieves almost 100% accuracy in diagnosing breast cancer?
When are ultrasound localization techniques used in image-guided breast biopsies?
When are ultrasound localization techniques used in image-guided breast biopsies?
Why is mammographic evaluation limited for women with a strong family history of breast cancer or known genetic mutations?
Why is mammographic evaluation limited for women with a strong family history of breast cancer or known genetic mutations?
What are the four levels of afferent lymphatic channels in the breast?
What are the four levels of afferent lymphatic channels in the breast?
Where do lymphatic dyes injected in the breast travel to?
Where do lymphatic dyes injected in the breast travel to?
What happens to breast cancers at approximately the twentieth cell doubling?
What happens to breast cancers at approximately the twentieth cell doubling?
How do cancer cells travel to seed distant metastases?
How do cancer cells travel to seed distant metastases?
What is the most common cause of death in breast cancer patients for the first 10 years after treatment?
What is the most common cause of death in breast cancer patients for the first 10 years after treatment?
Why are conclusive results from breast cancer trials not derived until 5 to 10 years have passed?
Why are conclusive results from breast cancer trials not derived until 5 to 10 years have passed?
What is a significant factor in determining whether breast-conserving therapy is feasible?
What is a significant factor in determining whether breast-conserving therapy is feasible?
Why might preoperative chemotherapy be considered for patients with large tumors?
Why might preoperative chemotherapy be considered for patients with large tumors?
What is a consideration when dealing with patients with multicentric tumors?
What is a consideration when dealing with patients with multicentric tumors?
Why is pregnancy an absolute contraindication to radiation therapy?
Why is pregnancy an absolute contraindication to radiation therapy?
In what situation may local tissue rearrangement or pedicled myocutaneous flaps be considered?
In what situation may local tissue rearrangement or pedicled myocutaneous flaps be considered?
How does chemotherapy administered before surgery affect breast-conserving surgery candidates?
How does chemotherapy administered before surgery affect breast-conserving surgery candidates?
