11 Questions
What is fibroadenoma?
A benign tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast.
Which of the following is true about the CNS?
It includes the brain and peripheral nerves.
What is the CNS made up of?
Neurons, glia, meninges, and blood vessels
Which organism is common in neonates with neural tube defect?
Escherichia coli
At what age does fibroadenoma commonly occur?
Between 20 to 30 years of age
Which parts of the body are included in the CNS?
Brain and spinal cord
What does fibroadenoma look like clinically?
A solitary, discrete, freely mobile nodule within the breast.
Which age group is commonly affected by meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
Adolescents and young adults
What causes meningitis?
Bacteria in cerebrospinal fluid
What are the variants of fibroadenoma?
Tubular adenoma, lactating adenoma, and juvenile fibroadenoma
What is fibroadenomatosis?
A condition where multiple fibroadenomas are present in the breast.
Study Notes
- Fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast.
- It is the most common benign tumor of the female breast.
- It can occur at any age during reproductive life, but most patients are between 15 to 30 years of age.
- Clinically, it appears as a solitary, discrete, freely mobile nodule within the breast.
- Rarely, it may contain in situ or invasive lobular or ductal carcinoma.
- Grossly, it is a small, well-encapsulated, spherical or discoid mass.
- Microscopically, it comprises mostly fibrous tissue and can show two types of patterns: intracanalicular and peri-canalicular.
- Variants include tubular adenoma, lactating adenoma, and juvenile fibroadenoma.
- Fibroadenoma may be part of fibrocystic disease and is termed fibroadenomatosis.
- Giant fibroadenoma lacks the histologic features of cyst sarcoma phyllodes.
Test your knowledge on Fibroadenoma, the most common benign tumor of the female breast. Learn about its clinical presentation, gross and microscopic features, variants, and associated conditions. With this quiz, you'll understand the basics of this condition and its potential complications. Keywords: Fibroadenoma, benign tumor, breast, intracanalicular, peri-canalicular, cyst sarcoma phyllodes.
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