Mammography Board Review (Lange Q&A) Exam
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lymphedema skin thickening (of the breast usually indicates
cancer, but may also be because of a breast
abscess located behind the nipple, mediastinal
blockage due to sarcoidosis (advanced stages),
Hodgkin disease, lung cancer, bronchial cancer
with mediastinal metastases, right heart failure,
advanced gynecologic malignancy, or
postoperative or postradiation lymphedema.
the 2 main classifications of breast 1) Ductal
cancer 2) Lobular
Ductal carcinoma accounts for 90% of all breast cancer cases
lobular carcinoma accounts for 5-10% of all breast cancer cases
medullary breast carcinoma account for less than 10% of the total breast cancer
cases
,MRI NOT used as a screening tool because of cost and
the developing nature of MRI technology. MRI is
useful for evaluating ruptures, leaks, free silicone, in
the surrounding breast tissue, or the formation of
silicone granulomas. Tumor margins and extent of
tumor spread are often better defined on the MRI.
Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to treat cancer that may
have spread beyond the breast. Chemo treatments
last 3-6 months depending on the intensity of the
drug of the drug and how far the cancer has
spread.
American Cancer Society guidelines -Women aged 40 and older should have a
screening mammogram and CBE every year
-women between ages 20 and 39 should have CBE
every 3 years
- Women aged 20 and older should perform a BSE
every month
- All lumps or suspicious areas and any changes in
the nipple or skin of the breast should be reported
to a healthcare provider
CBE (Clinical Breast Examination) an examination of the breast by a healthcare
professional such as a physician, a nurse-
practitioner, nurse or physician assistant and should
be performed
-every year after age 40
-every 3 years between ages 20 and 39
ACS guidelines -all women over age 20 should perform a BSE
every month
, BSE The first step is to look fro changes, either while
standing or sitting. A check should be made for
indentations, retracted nipples, dimpling, or
prolonged skin conditions. The next step is to feel
for changes using light, medium, and firm pressure
and three fingers in either a circular, up and down
line, or wedge pattern.
Sign of breast cancer (BSE) -changes in size, texture, color of breast
- prolonged skin irritation
- redness or scaliness
- dimpling
- nipple retraction
Evaluation of suspected breast 1) complete medical history
cancer 2)clinical examination
3)imaging and biopsies
When BSEs should be performed one week after menstrual period ends
How BSEs should be performed A BSE should be done either sitting or standing in
front of a mirror; standing upright makes it easier to
examine while lying down. Fingers glide more
easily over wet skin so breast should be checked
while in the shower (large-breasted women should
examine their breast while lying on their side)
BSE standing standing upright makes it easier to examine the
upper and outer parts of the breast
Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2025/2026
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Terms in this set (116)
lymphedema skin thickening (of the breast usually indicates
cancer, but may also be because of a breast
abscess located behind the nipple, mediastinal
blockage due to sarcoidosis (advanced stages),
Hodgkin disease, lung cancer, bronchial cancer
with mediastinal metastases, right heart failure,
advanced gynecologic malignancy, or
postoperative or postradiation lymphedema.
the 2 main classifications of breast 1) Ductal
cancer 2) Lobular
Ductal carcinoma accounts for 90% of all breast cancer cases
lobular carcinoma accounts for 5-10% of all breast cancer cases
medullary breast carcinoma account for less than 10% of the total breast cancer
cases
,MRI NOT used as a screening tool because of cost and
the developing nature of MRI technology. MRI is
useful for evaluating ruptures, leaks, free silicone, in
the surrounding breast tissue, or the formation of
silicone granulomas. Tumor margins and extent of
tumor spread are often better defined on the MRI.
Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to treat cancer that may
have spread beyond the breast. Chemo treatments
last 3-6 months depending on the intensity of the
drug of the drug and how far the cancer has
spread.
American Cancer Society guidelines -Women aged 40 and older should have a
screening mammogram and CBE every year
-women between ages 20 and 39 should have CBE
every 3 years
- Women aged 20 and older should perform a BSE
every month
- All lumps or suspicious areas and any changes in
the nipple or skin of the breast should be reported
to a healthcare provider
CBE (Clinical Breast Examination) an examination of the breast by a healthcare
professional such as a physician, a nurse-
practitioner, nurse or physician assistant and should
be performed
-every year after age 40
-every 3 years between ages 20 and 39
ACS guidelines -all women over age 20 should perform a BSE
every month
, BSE The first step is to look fro changes, either while
standing or sitting. A check should be made for
indentations, retracted nipples, dimpling, or
prolonged skin conditions. The next step is to feel
for changes using light, medium, and firm pressure
and three fingers in either a circular, up and down
line, or wedge pattern.
Sign of breast cancer (BSE) -changes in size, texture, color of breast
- prolonged skin irritation
- redness or scaliness
- dimpling
- nipple retraction
Evaluation of suspected breast 1) complete medical history
cancer 2)clinical examination
3)imaging and biopsies
When BSEs should be performed one week after menstrual period ends
How BSEs should be performed A BSE should be done either sitting or standing in
front of a mirror; standing upright makes it easier to
examine while lying down. Fingers glide more
easily over wet skin so breast should be checked
while in the shower (large-breasted women should
examine their breast while lying on their side)
BSE standing standing upright makes it easier to examine the
upper and outer parts of the breast
