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What is the purpose of transillumination during a physical exam?
What is the purpose of transillumination during a physical exam?
- To identify fluid-filled lesions (correct)
- To differentiate between benign and malignant lesions
- To detect calcific or radio-opaque densities within the mass
- To establish connections with bones and joints
Which feature is NOT typically associated with malignant lesions?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with malignant lesions?
- Greater than 5cm diameter
- Mobile (correct)
- Less than 3cm diameter
- Deep
What imaging modality is particularly useful for differentiating some tumors from infections?
What imaging modality is particularly useful for differentiating some tumors from infections?
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT) (correct)
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Ultrasonography
Which type of lesions are often detected using plain film radiography for monitoring purposes?
Which type of lesions are often detected using plain film radiography for monitoring purposes?
In what scenario are traditional CT scans still considered useful despite offering less soft tissue contrast than MRI?
In what scenario are traditional CT scans still considered useful despite offering less soft tissue contrast than MRI?
Which feature is more likely to be associated with benign lesions based on the provided text?
Which feature is more likely to be associated with benign lesions based on the provided text?
Which imaging modality can help distinguish edema from a localized mass?
Which imaging modality can help distinguish edema from a localized mass?
What substance is often attached to a naturally utilized chemical in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
What substance is often attached to a naturally utilized chemical in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
Which laboratory test is NOT specifically mentioned for soft tissue tumors in the text?
Which laboratory test is NOT specifically mentioned for soft tissue tumors in the text?
What does Nuclear Medicine primarily help localize and detect?
What does Nuclear Medicine primarily help localize and detect?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in the context of soft tissue tumors?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in the context of soft tissue tumors?
Which imaging technique is useful for showing if a lesion is fluid-filled or solid?
Which imaging technique is useful for showing if a lesion is fluid-filled or solid?
What is the most common pediatric soft tissue tumor?
What is the most common pediatric soft tissue tumor?
Which type of hemangioma is comprised of larger blood vessels that are dilated?
Which type of hemangioma is comprised of larger blood vessels that are dilated?
How are capillary hemangiomas characterized in terms of their blood vessels?
How are capillary hemangiomas characterized in terms of their blood vessels?
What imaging characteristic is associated with hemangiomas on ultrasound?
What imaging characteristic is associated with hemangiomas on ultrasound?
Which treatment method is often employed prior to resection for cavernous hemangiomas?
Which treatment method is often employed prior to resection for cavernous hemangiomas?
What type of tumor arises from the glomus body and is characterized by an arteriovenous shunt surrounded by connective tissue?
What type of tumor arises from the glomus body and is characterized by an arteriovenous shunt surrounded by connective tissue?
What is the recommended treatment for Synovial Sarcoma?
What is the recommended treatment for Synovial Sarcoma?
Which factor is NOT associated with a worse prognosis in Synovial Sarcoma?
Which factor is NOT associated with a worse prognosis in Synovial Sarcoma?
What is a common presentation of Clear Cell Sarcoma?
What is a common presentation of Clear Cell Sarcoma?
Which imaging technique may show Clear Cell Sarcoma as benign?
Which imaging technique may show Clear Cell Sarcoma as benign?
What is the significance of tumors with more than 20% poorly differentiated patterns in Synovial Sarcoma?
What is the significance of tumors with more than 20% poorly differentiated patterns in Synovial Sarcoma?
Which factor increases the risk of local recurrence in Synovial Sarcoma?
Which factor increases the risk of local recurrence in Synovial Sarcoma?
What is the recommended type of biopsy for lesions suspected to be malignant?
What is the recommended type of biopsy for lesions suspected to be malignant?
Which type of biopsy involves removing the entire lesion for pathological identification?
Which type of biopsy involves removing the entire lesion for pathological identification?
What is a notable complication associated with open incisional biopsies?
What is a notable complication associated with open incisional biopsies?
What is the main advantage of needle biopsies over other methods?
What is the main advantage of needle biopsies over other methods?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining hemostasis during a biopsy procedure?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining hemostasis during a biopsy procedure?
When is an excisional biopsy NOT recommended?
When is an excisional biopsy NOT recommended?
What type of biopsy involves 'slicing' the sample for immediate stain and analysis?
What type of biopsy involves 'slicing' the sample for immediate stain and analysis?
Which type of biopsy is more useful for fluid-filled lesions?
Which type of biopsy is more useful for fluid-filled lesions?
What is the primary reason for performing a core needle biopsy over a fine needle biopsy?
What is the primary reason for performing a core needle biopsy over a fine needle biopsy?
What is the role of a tumor board in cancer treatment facilities?
What is the role of a tumor board in cancer treatment facilities?
