Reproductive System Pathologies

Question 1

Adenocarcinoma of breast

Answer 1

Type of breast cancer that begins in the cells that make up glands such as the milk ducts of the breasts or the lobules.
Imagina appearance: Mass
Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

Question 2

Adenocarcinoma of prostate

Answer 2

Type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up glands such as the prostate
Imaging appearance: Mass, fuzziness around the prostate area
Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

Question 3

Carcinoma in situ of breast

Answer 3

“in situ” is a pre-cancer. It means that the carcinomas have are still confined to the breast ducts or lobules.
Imaging appearance: Mass
Treatment: Surgery, radiation therapy

Question 4

Fibroadenoma of breast

Answer 4

Non cancerous (benign) breast lump made up of fibrous and glandular tissue.
Imaging appearance: Mass
Treatment: Surgery, radiation therapy

Question 5

Fibrocystic breast

Answer 5

Small breast masses or breast cysts. This condition is very
common and benign
Imaging appearance: Mass, calcification.
Treatment: Pain relievers.

Question 6

Uterine fibroids

Answer 6

Noncancerous (muscular) growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. These growths are almost always benign.

Question 7

Uterine fibroids

Answer 7

Noncancerous (muscular) growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. These growths are almost always benign.
Imaging appearance: Calcification in the bladder area, mass.
Treatment: Surgery, medication,