COPY: COPY: Non-Neoplastic and Tumors of the Vulva

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What is the primary cause of cervicitis?

  • Hormonal changes
  • Sexually transmitted infections (correct)
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Genetic mutations

What is the primary characteristic of lichen sclerosus?

  • Hyperkeratosis of the skin
  • Marked epithelial thickening
  • Benign dermatosis with no cancer risk
  • Dermal fibrosis with atrophic epithelium (correct)

Which organism is responsible for approximately 40% of cervicitis cases in sexually transmitted disease clinics?

  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Candida spp.
  • Neisseria gonorrheae
  • Chlamydia trachomatis (correct)

What screening test is considered the most successful for detecting cervical cancer?

<p>Pap smear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of condyloma is more commonly seen on anogenital surfaces?

<p>Condylomata acuminata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk associated with lichen sclerosus?

<p>Development of squamous cell carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the peak incidence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) typically occur?

<p>30 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which demographic is non-HPV-related vulvar squamous cell carcinoma most commonly seen?

<p>Older women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is likely to increase the risk of developing CIN and invasive cervical carcinoma?

<p>Sexual transmission of HPV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true regarding condylomata?

<p>Condylomata lata are the most commonly seen form today. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cervical cancer and CIN is TRUE?

<p>CIN can be detected by cytologic examination before invasive cancer development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancers commonly arises from the cervix?

<p>Squamous cell carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What histopathological feature is associated with lichen simplex chronicus?

<p>Epithelial thickening (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of vulvar carcinomas is squamous cell carcinoma?

<p>90% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with cervicitis?

<p>Purulent vaginal discharge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is often present at the margins of established vulvar cancer?

<p>Lichen simplex chronicus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?

<p>DNA repair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following genetic conditions is associated with mutations in the p53 gene?

<p>Li-Fraumeni syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was observed regarding the use of combined estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy?

<p>Increases the risk of breast cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ionizing radiation to the chest affect breast cancer risk?

<p>It increases the risk only in women irradiated before age 30 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women irradiated for Hodgkin lymphoma in their teens and 20s develop breast cancer?

<p>20% to 30% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a well-established risk factor for breast cancer?

<p>Genetic mutations in BRCA3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of cysts in fibrocystic changes?

<p>Cysts lined by flattened or cuboidal epithelial cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in proliferative breast disease without atypia?

<p>Atypical ductal hyperplasia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of breast tumor is the most common benign neoplasm in females?

<p>Fibroadenoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which demographic do fibroadenomas most commonly appear?

<p>Women in their thirties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of phyllodes tumors?

<p>They have a leaflike appearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about atypical lobular hyperplasia is true?

<p>It is considered a precursor to breast cancer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the development of fibroadenomas?

<p>Increased estrogen activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with sclerosing adenosis?

<p>Proliferation of ductal epithelium without atypia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is associated with the most malignant breast tumors?

<p>Increased stromal cellularity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with intraductal papilloma?

<p>Serous or bloody nipple discharge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age group is breast cancer most commonly diagnosed?

<p>Older than 50 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of breast cancer cases metastasize to distant sites?

<p>15% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of women is most likely to carry a breast cancer susceptibility gene?

<p>Women with bilateral breast cancer and a family history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical behavior of solitary intraductal papillomas?

<p>Almost always remain benign (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the incidence of breast cancer vary geographically?

<p>Significantly higher in North America and northern Europe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not typically correlated with breast cancer risk?

<p>Height and weight at birth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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