BC Flashcards
1
Q
Non-invasive BC
A
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
2
Q
Invasive BC
A
Invasive ductal carcinoma
Invasive lobular carcinoma
3
Q
Most common type of BC
A
Invasive ductal carcinoma
4
Q
Risk factors for BC
A
Inc oestrogen exposure
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
FHx
Age
5
Q
CFs
A
Discharge
Skin tethering
Oedema
Ulceration
6
Q
Ix for palpable lesions
A
Fine needle aspiration
7
Q
Ix for suspected malignancy
A
Core biopsy
8
Q
Ix for younger Pts
A
US
9
Q
Ix that is not useful in younger Pts
A
Mammography
too much fat in younger womens breasts
10
Q
Mgx for early stage
A
- Local excision - followed by radiotherapy
- mastectomy
- Adj. chemotherapy after surgery (anthracyclines)
- Herceptin - antibody that interferes w/ HER2 receptor
11
Q
What should be performed following surgery?
A
Breast reconstruction
