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Bosniak Cysts Flashcards

1
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What is the latest classification system for Bosniak cysts?

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Bosniak classification system

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True or False: Bosniak cysts are classified based on imaging characteristics.

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True

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What are the main imaging modalities used to classify Bosniak cysts?

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CT and MRI

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4
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In the Bosniak classification system, which category represents a simple cyst?

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Category I

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5
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What is the classification for a Bosniak cyst that has thin septa or minimally thickened calcifications?

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Category II

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What category in the Bosniak classification system indicates a Bosniak cyst with thickened, irregular septa?

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Category III

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True or False: Category IV Bosniak cysts have enhancing solid components.

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True

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8
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What is the recommended management for Bosniak category I cysts?

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Routine follow-up

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What is the recommended management for Bosniak category II cysts?

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Routine follow-up

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10
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What is the recommended management for Bosniak category IIF cysts?

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Surgical resection

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What is the recommended management for Bosniak category III cysts?

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Surgical resection

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12
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What is the recommended management for Bosniak category IV cysts?

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Surgical resection

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13
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What percentage of Bosniak category III cysts are malignant?

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50%

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14
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What is the main goal of the Bosniak classification system?

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To help guide management decisions

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True or False: The Bosniak classification system has been widely adopted in clinical practice.

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True

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16
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What is the significance of Bosniak category IV cysts?

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High risk of malignancy

17
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What imaging characteristics differentiate Bosniak category II from category IIF cysts?

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Thickened, irregular septa in category IIF

18
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What is the main advantage of the Bosniak classification system?

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Risk stratification for renal cysts

19
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What is the main disadvantage of the Bosniak classification system?

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Interobserver variability

20
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What is the most common Bosniak category encountered in clinical practice?

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Category I

21
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What imaging feature is characteristic of Bosniak category IV cysts?

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Enhancing solid components

22
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What is the main concern with Bosniak category III cysts?

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Indeterminate risk of malignancy

23
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What is the role of contrast-enhanced CT or MRI in the evaluation of Bosniak cysts?

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To assess enhancement patterns

24
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What is the main advantage of the Bosniak classification system over previous systems?

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Improved risk stratification

25
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True or False: Bosniak category II cysts have high risk of malignancy.

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False

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