22-breast cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Gold standard for cancer diagnosis
A
biopsy
2
Q
What is described as the “breast conserving” surgery?
A
lumpectomy
3
Q
What’s a simple mastectomy?
A
removal of entire breast with nipple but without lymph nodes or muscle tissue
4
Q
What’s a modified mastectomy?
A
removes entire breast, overlying skin, nipple, pectorialis with axillary lymph nodes (may or may not include radiation)
5
Q
How can you surgically manage a fibroadenoma?
A
cryoalation (freezing) or excision
