Breast Anatomy and Physiology Practice Questions

Question 1

Mammography can be best used in?

Accepted Answer

Early breast carcinoma

Answer

Mastitis

Answer

Fibroadenoma

Answer

Phylloides tumor

Question 2

All are true for oxytocin EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Secreted by anterior pituitary

Answer

Causes ejection of milk

Answer

Polypeptide

Answer

Secreted in both sexes

Question 3

In which of the following situations is breast conservation surgery not indicated?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Answer

SLE

Answer

Large pendular breast

Answer

Diffuse microcalcification

Question 4

Which of the following is the most sensitive investigation for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast?

Accepted Answer

Mammography

Answer

PET Scan

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

MRI

Question 5

A radiopaque density may be noticed in poisoning by which of the following agents?

Accepted Answer

Chloral hydrate

Answer

Chloroquine

Answer

Phenazopyridine

Answer

Ethylene glycol

Question 6

In the condition shown below, rib notching is present in which of the following ribs? (AIIMS Nov 2015)

Accepted Answer

3rd to 9th ribs

Answer

1st to 9th ribs

Answer

11th and 12th ribs

Answer

All ribs

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an indication of malignancy on mammography?

Accepted Answer

Nodular calcification

Answer

Speckled margin

Answer

Attenuated architecture

Answer

Irregular mass

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the BIRADS score?

Accepted Answer

To maintain uniformity in the reporting of imaging findings of various breast diseases

Answer

To prognosticate breast cancer

Answer

To evaluate the effect of brachial artery thrombosis

Answer

To establish a clinicoradiological association of breast malignancy

Question 9

A 32-year-old lactating mother presented with a painful, palpable lump in her left breast. What is the most appropriate investigation to diagnose her condition?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

Mammography

Answer

MRI

Answer

SPECT

Question 10

A patient presents with a suspicious breast lump. Ultrasonography reports the lesion as BI-RADS-4. What is your inference?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious lesion requiring biopsy

Answer

Benign lesion requiring no follow-up

Answer

Probably benign lesion requiring follow-up

Answer

Highly suggestive of malignancy

Breast Anatomy and Physiology — MCQs

Breast Anatomy and Physiology — MCQs

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