Mammography Exam 2: Chapter 6-10 with ASRT Already Passed
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Mammography
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Mammography
Mammography Exam 2: Chapter 6-10 with ASRT Already Passed
Popcorn calcifications are associated with a ________, which is a benign lesion. fibroadenoma
(T/F) Inverted nipples definitely indicate cancer. False
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a pathologist?
a. microscopic ex...
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a pathologist?
a. microscopic examination to detect changes in cell structure indicative of disease
b. makes a diagnosis based on a radiograph
c. indicated evidence of staging, using evidence from examined slides
d. looks for features that may predict recurrence ✔✔b. makes a diagnosis based on a radiograph
(T/F) A mass completely composed of fatty tissue can be cancer. ✔✔False
The most common type of breast cancer, composing approximately 65% of cases, is ______.
✔✔Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)
,(T/F) Skin moles always visualize on a mammogram. ✔✔False
Nipple discharge associated with cancer usually has what associated clinical symptom(s)?
a. discharge in unilateral
b. discharge is spontaneous
c. discharge is clear in color
d. all of the above ✔✔d. all of the above
Traits of a mass; calcifications, pain, and nipple discharge, ________ is the most likely to e
associated with a cancer. ✔✔mass
An asymmetric palpable lump:
a. may be benign
b. may be malignant
c. is neither benign nor malignant
,d. A and B ✔✔d. A and B
(T/F) A woman diagnosed with fibrocystic disease is more likely to develop breast cancer than a
woman without fibrocystic disease. ✔✔False
More females (by factor of 100:1) develop breast cancer than do males. Who has the better
prognosis?
a. they are both equally good
b. they are both equally bad
c. more males survive and for more years
d. more females survive and for more years ✔✔d. more females survive and for more years
Which condition(s) may present as architectural distortion?
a. cancer
b. radial scar
c. previous biopsy site
, d. blood vessels and Cooper ligaments
e. all of the above ✔✔e. all of the above
Lymph nodes are often included on which of the following views?
a. CC
b. MLO
c. magnification
d. FB ✔✔b. MLO
Radiologists look for patterns when interpreting mammograms. The radiologic appearance of
cancer may include:
a. calcifications
b. mass with/without architectural distortion
c. asymmetry
d. all of the above ✔✔d. all of the above
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