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Breast Cysts
50 single best answer questions — Domain 6: Conditions, Body system: Breast
Based on the GMC Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) content map — applicable from September 2026
,BREAST Question 1 of 50
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
The concept of 'Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution' (ANDI) is used to describe most benign breast conditions. What is the
core principle underlying this framework?
Most benign breast changes represent exaggerations or aberrations of normal physiological processes of breast development, cyclical change,
A
and involution, rather than true disease
B All breast lumps represent early malignancy until proven otherwise
C Benign breast conditions only occur after the menopause
D ANDI conditions always require surgical excision
E ANDI describes a staging system for breast cancer
Select the single best answer.
,BREAST Question 1 of 50 — Answer
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
The concept of 'Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution' (ANDI) is used to describe most benign breast conditions. What is the core principle underlying this
framework?
Most benign breast changes represent exaggerations or aberrations of normal physiological processes of breast development, cyclical change, and
A ✓ Correct
involution, rather than true disease
B All breast lumps represent early malignancy until proven otherwise
C Benign breast conditions only occur after the menopause
D ANDI conditions always require surgical excision
E ANDI describes a staging system for breast cancer
EXPLANATION
ANDI reframes most benign breast conditions as aberrations of the normal processes of breast development, cyclical hormonal change, and involution, rather than as
distinct diseases.
, BREAST Question 2 of 50
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
According to the ANDI classification, which benign condition is most characteristic of the early reproductive period (roughly age 15-25)?
A Fibroadenoma
B Duct ectasia
C Breast cysts
D Periductal mastitis
E Fat necrosis
Select the single best answer.
Breast Cysts
50 single best answer questions — Domain 6: Conditions, Body system: Breast
Based on the GMC Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) content map — applicable from September 2026
,BREAST Question 1 of 50
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
The concept of 'Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution' (ANDI) is used to describe most benign breast conditions. What is the
core principle underlying this framework?
Most benign breast changes represent exaggerations or aberrations of normal physiological processes of breast development, cyclical change,
A
and involution, rather than true disease
B All breast lumps represent early malignancy until proven otherwise
C Benign breast conditions only occur after the menopause
D ANDI conditions always require surgical excision
E ANDI describes a staging system for breast cancer
Select the single best answer.
,BREAST Question 1 of 50 — Answer
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
The concept of 'Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution' (ANDI) is used to describe most benign breast conditions. What is the core principle underlying this
framework?
Most benign breast changes represent exaggerations or aberrations of normal physiological processes of breast development, cyclical change, and
A ✓ Correct
involution, rather than true disease
B All breast lumps represent early malignancy until proven otherwise
C Benign breast conditions only occur after the menopause
D ANDI conditions always require surgical excision
E ANDI describes a staging system for breast cancer
EXPLANATION
ANDI reframes most benign breast conditions as aberrations of the normal processes of breast development, cyclical hormonal change, and involution, rather than as
distinct diseases.
, BREAST Question 2 of 50
Breast Cysts Aberrations of normal development and involution- breast
According to the ANDI classification, which benign condition is most characteristic of the early reproductive period (roughly age 15-25)?
A Fibroadenoma
B Duct ectasia
C Breast cysts
D Periductal mastitis
E Fat necrosis
Select the single best answer.
