Week 11 - The Breast Flashcards
1
Q
Which conditions can cause calcification in the breast?
A
Malignant:
- Ductal carcinoma in situ
- Invasive carcinoma
Benign:
- Cysts
- Sclerosing adenosis
- Columnar cell change
2
Q
What are the differentials for a lump in the breast?
A
- Cysts
- Fibroadenoma
- Carcinoma
- Phyllodes tumour
- Inflammatory: fat necrosis, etc
3
Q
What features do radiologists look for on a a mammogram?
A
- Parenchymal deformity
- ASD
- Masses
- Calcification
