Breast Imaging and Cytology Flashcards
1
Q
When is a mammogram given?
A
When women are over age of 40, under age of 40 if there is a strong suspicion of cancer/strong family history link >40%
2
Q
What is the radiation dose of a mammogram?
A
1mSv
3
Q
What is cancer seen as on a mammogram?
A
Mass, asymmetry, architectural distortion, calcifications, skin changes
4
Q
What would a malignant soft tissue mass look like?
A
Irregular, illdefined, spiculated and dense
5
Q
What would a benign mass look like?
A
Smooth, lobulated, normal density, halo
6
Q
What is the function of a breast ultrasound?
A
Differentiates a solid mass from a cystic mass and benign from malignant
7
Q
What is the first line of breast imaging for a woman under age of 40?
A
Ultrasound
