Breast: Breast Sonography - Ultrasound Registry Review Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed

Breast: Breast Sonography - Ultrasound Registry Review Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed What is the most common benign breast mass seen on ultrasound? Simple cyst What ultrasound feature typically indicates a benign breast lesion? Smooth, well-defined margins Which imaging modality is best for evaluating dense breast tissue? Ultrasound What is a common sonographic characteristic of a malignant breast mass? Irregular, spiculated margins What does the "wider-than-tall" shape suggest in breast ultrasound? Benign lesion 2 What does posterior acoustic enhancement typically indicate in breast imaging? Cystic or fluid-filled lesion What is the typical echogenicity of a simple cyst on breast ultrasound? Anechoic Which breast layer contains the terminal duct lobular units? Mammary (parenchymal) layer What is the significance of posterior acoustic shadowing in a breast lesion? Suggests malignancy or solid mass What is the name of the area that drains lymph from the breast? Axillary lymph nodes Which transducer frequency is typically used for breast ultrasound? High frequency (10–15 MHz) 3 What sonographic feature is commonly associated with fibroadenomas? Homogeneous, oval, hypoechoic mass Which plane should be used when measuring a breast mass on ultrasound? Radial and anti-radial planes What does ductal ectasia refer to in breast ultrasound? Dilated milk ducts Which artifact may appear posterior to a simple cyst? Posterior acoustic enhancement What is the clinical relevance of Cooper’s ligaments in breast imaging? They may appear thickened or distorted with malignancy What is the typical location of intraductal papillomas? Subareolar region 4 What is the best imaging modality for evaluating a palpable lump in a young woman? Ultrasound What type of breast tissue appears hyperechoic on ultrasound? Fatty tissue What can cause shadowing in the absence of malignancy in breast imaging? Fibrosis or calcifications What does a "taller-than-wide" orientation suggest in a breast lesion? Malignancy What is the most common location for breast cancer to occur? Upper outer quadrant What feature on ultrasound helps differentiate a cyst from a solid lesion? Through transmission (posterior enhancement) 5 What is the sonographic appearance of fat necrosis? Complex mass with oil cyst features What is the echogenicity of normal breast parenchyma? Isoechoic to mildly hypoechoic compared to fat What is the usual indication for performing breast ultrasound in men? Evaluation of gynecomastia or