Breast lumps Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms
A
lump
pain
nipple discharge
skin changes
2
Q
RF
A
Age female menstrual history - early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, age of first pregnancy, contraception HRT FH - BRCA1/2 Previous breast disease / surgery lifestyle - alcohol, obesity
3
Q
describing a lump
A
size, shape, fixity consistency fluctuant pulsation overlying skin
4
Q
triple assessment
A
examination
radiology
biopsy
5
Q
imaging methods
A
USS <40
Mammogram >40
MRI
6
Q
methods of tissue biopsy
A
FNA cytology
core biopsy
vacuum assisted biopsy
7
Q
which is better, FNA or core biopsy
A
core biopsy
8
Q
mammography
A
2 views
oblique and craniocaudal
ionising radiation therefore only once a year
9
Q
mammography sensitivity increases with age, true or false
A
true, because of reduced fat content
10
Q
can you see calcification on USS
A
no
11
Q
axillary disease is a good/bad prognostic factor
A
bad
