DCIS Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘in situ’ mean in the context of DCIS?
A
Confined superficial to basement membrane
2
Q
What imaging finding is associated with DCIS until proven otherwise?
A
Microcalcifications on mammography
3
Q
What is the recommended procedure for a breast lesion with microcalcifications?
A
Needle-guided open biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is incorrect in this context.
4
Q
What is Paget disease of the breast often associated with?
A
cutaneous extension of an underlying DCIS.
5
Q
Describe the appearance of Paget disease of the breast.
A
Looks like a nipple with eczema in a patient over 50
