Pathology of Breast questions with correct answers

What is a galactocele? CORRECT ANSWER-Benign milk filled cyst Peau d'orange describes what type of breast? CORRECT ANSWER-Breast thickening and resembles orange skin 3. Describe why a mass lesion is seen more clearly on fatty than on dense breast tissue. CORRECT ANSWER-Fat is radiolucent and dense breast tend to be radiopaque 5. The halo is significant in the analysis of a mass on the mammogram. Describe its significance. CORRECT ANSWER-Halo means that it is usually benign. No halo usually is a sign of malignancy Ultrasound and MRI are especially important in diagnosing what types of implant problems? CORRECT ANSWER-Rupture or leakage give an example of a radiolucent lesion. CORRECT ANSWER-cyst The term reduction mammoplasty refers to what? CORRECT ANSWER-Surgically reducing breast size Give three mammographic characteristics of a benign circular lesion. CORRECT ANSWER-Radiolucent/radiopaque, low optical density, and circular Give three causes for benign thickening CORRECT