FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BREAST ULTRASOUND

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BREAST ULTRASOUND

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Question 1: lobule

Answer:

the breast contains hundreds of lobules, each containing several small glands (acini)

Question 2: acinus (acini)

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glandular (milk producing) component of the breast lobule Question 3: What are the current recommendations for breast cancer screening with mammography?

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The 2002 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening mammography every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older. The USPSTF found evidence that mammography screening every 1-2 years significantly reduces mortality from breast cancer.

Question 4: areola

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pigmented skin around the nipple

Question 5: intraductal papillomaz

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a small, benign, wartlike tumor growth in the major ducts usually within 1 to 2 cm of the areolar edge.Usually has a spontaneous bloody discharge from the nipple and an occasional mass

Question 6: breast CA screening

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screening involves annual screening mammo, starting @ age 40; monthly self-exams (BSE) & regular clinical exams (CBE)

Question 7: mastitis

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an inflammatory condition of the breast usually caused by a bacterial infection. Usually occurs secondary to milk stasis or a plugged duct Question 8: A 40 year old female presents to clinic asking for a mammogram. She is a healthy, active woman with a medical history significant only for hypothyroidism and cholecystectomy at age 35. She is a homemaker and mother of 2 children. She has never smoked c

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The breasts are examined with the patient in sitting and supine positions. The breasts are large, round, and symmetrical. The contour of each is smooth with no evidence of dimpling, retraction, or edema.The nipples and areola are symmetrical, pink-tan Question 9: which vitamin supplement reduces symptoms of breast edema and tenderness

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vitamin E

Question 10: What is the most common type of breast cancer?

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Invasive ductal carcinoma, which arises from the epithelium of the breast ducts, accounts for nearly 94% of breast cancers. Invasive lobular carcinoma arises from the acini of breast lobules and accounts for 5.5% of cases. Less than 1% of invasive breas

Question 11: inframammary ridge

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a firm transverse ridge along the lower edge of the breastz

Question 12: What is the most common mammographic appearance of invasive carcinoma?

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A spiculated mass is the most common mammographic appearance. In addition, microcalcifications may be seen on mammography in at least 30% of cases of invasive carcinoma. The calcifications represent necrotic debris.Question 13: Is there a potential risk for radiation-induced breast cancer in women who receive annual mammograms?

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The risk estimate provided by the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation report estimated that annual mammography of 100,000 women for 10 consecutive years beginning at age 40 would result in up to 8 radiation-induced breast cancer deaths. This risk is Question 14: If a cancer is present in a woman over age 50, mammography has what chance of detecting it?

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90%

Question 15: Cancer typically has what appearance on mammogram?

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It appears as a stellate mass with spiculated margins.

Question 16: radial plane

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this imaging uses the nipple as the center point of an imaginary clock face imposed on the breast.12:00 = extends upward toward top of breast; 9:00 extends straight out to right breast; 6:00 straight down;

3:00 extends medially

Question 17: ductal ectasiaz

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a benign breast disease characterized by inflammation and dilation involving one or more multiple subareolar ducts. initial symptom is a sticky dipple discharge that is commonly dark green or blackz

Question 18: invasive breast cancer

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the most common type of breast cancer arising from the ducts or the lobules

Question 19: diagnostic mammogram

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more extensive mammo exam; used for eval of a specific symptom or abnormal finding

Question 20: montgomery's tubercles

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slightly raised bumps on the areolar tissue

Question 21: asymptomatic

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without symptoms. only women that are asymptomatic are eligible for a screening mammogram

Question 22: paget's disease

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a rare type of breast cancer characterized by a red, scaly nipple with discharge and crusting that lasts more that a few weeksz

Question 23: screening mammogram

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fast, low-cost mammo exam. only asymptomatic women are eligible.

Question 24: What is the Mammo Quality Standards Act of 1994

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the federal legislation that made BI-RADS a mandatory part of mammo reports

Question 25: What images does a standard screening mammogram consist of?

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The standard mammographic examination consists of a mediolateral oblique view (MLO) and a craniocaudal view.

Question 26: breast CA

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involves 2 main types of cells. ductal & lobular