General Surgery — Flashcards

The pathophysiology of mastitis involves _____ in the ducts, causing obstruction, which leads to inflammation & bacterial infection

What features of a breast cancer suggest that a mastectomy is the most suitable option (over wide local excision)? _____, Multicentric disease (multiple quadrants effected) High risk / known genetic predisposition

Women who have had a mastectomy for breast cancer should be offered _____

Pre-menopausal women with ER+ve breast cancer should be given which hormonal therapy? _____

NHS breast screening programme invites women aged _____-71 years old to receive a mammogram every 3 years

Acoustic neuromas are also known as _____

An acoustic neuroma compressing cranial nerve _____ presents with facial paresthesia

An acoustic neuroma compressing cranial nerve _____ presents with facial weakness/palsy

What is the next step in primary care for patients with suspected acoustic neuroma? _____

Most acoustic neuromas are _____-growing, benign

Hint: Fast/Slow