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Breast Pathology II

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Breast apthology II lecture given on the morning of tuesday 8th January
Matthew Coulson
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Question 1

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Breast Carcinoma is considered to be which type of carcinoma?
Answer
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Transitional cell carcinoma

Question 2

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Breast Adenocarcinoma commonly occurs in the epithelial cells of which breast structure?
Answer
  • Terminal Duct Lobular Units
  • Lactiferous Ducts
  • Areola
  • Lactiferous Sinus
  • Breast Vascular Tissues

Question 3

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A carcinoma which hasn't yet breached basement membrane is known as an [blank_start]in situ[blank_end] carcinoma A carcinoma which has breached the basement membrane is known as an [blank_start]invasive[blank_end] carcinoma
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  • in situ
  • invasive

Question 4

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Lobular neoplasias: [blank_start]Lobular Carcinoma in situ[blank_end] = >50% of lobule involved [blank_start]Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia[blank_end] = <50% of lobule involved [blank_start]Invasive Carcinoma[blank_end] = Typically >50% of lobule involved & breach of basement membrane
Answer
  • Invasive Carcinoma
  • Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia
  • Lobular Carcinoma in situ
  • Atypical Lobular Hypertrophy

Question 5

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Lobular neoplasms typically grow in response to which hormone? [blank_start]Oestrogen[blank_end]
Answer
  • Oestrogen

Question 6

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The red dots show tumours in a breast. Which shows a multifocal cancer and which shows a multicentric cancer?
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Answer
  • multifocal
  • multicentric

Question 7

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Description of a Lobular In Situ Neoplasia: Frequently [blank_start]multifocal[blank_end] and [blank_start]bilateral[blank_end] Incidence [blank_start]decreases[blank_end] following menopause [blank_start]Is not[blank_end] typically palpable Usually [blank_start]incidental[blank_end] finding
Answer
  • multifocal
  • multicentric
  • unifocal
  • bilateral
  • unilateral
  • decreases
  • increases
  • Is not
  • Is
  • incidental
  • non-incidental

Question 8

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How are lobular neoplasms typically managed?
Answer
  • Excision following diagnosis
  • Reassurance and watchful waiting

Question 9

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A woman has a routine mammography scan conducted as part of the breast screening program. Three small lesions are noticed in the upper outer quadrant of her right breast. If you were to suggest a biopsy of these lesions, which 2 of the following might you consider?
Answer
  • Core Needle Biopsy
  • Vacuum Needle Biopsy
  • Fine Needle Aspiration
  • Immediate Surgical Excision of Lesions

Question 10

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In which breast structures do Ductal Carcinoma In Situ originate?
Answer
  • Terminal Duct Lobular Unit
  • Lactiferous Duct
  • Lactiferous Sinus
  • Sub-areolar structures
  • Breast Vasculature

Question 11

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Ductal carcinoma in situ is typically [blank_start]unicentric (affects single duct system)[blank_end]
Answer
  • unicentric (affects single duct system)
  • multicentric (multiple duct systems)

Question 12

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[blank_start]Ductal Carcinoma in situ[blank_end] = Confined within the basement membrane of the duct [blank_start]Invasive Ductal Carcinoma[blank_end] = Breached the basement membrane of the duct
Answer
  • Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ

Question 13

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Observe the picture. Which condition are you worried about in this woman? [blank_start]Paget's Disease[blank_end] of the breast
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Answer
  • Paget's Disease

Question 14

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Paget's Disease of the Breast is typically indicative of an underlying [blank_start]Ductal Carcinoma In Situ[blank_end]
Answer
  • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
  • Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Question 15

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Which of the following are typical signs of Paget's Disease of the Breast?
Answer
  • Involuted nipple
  • Straw-coloured/bloody discharge from nipple
  • Burning pain sensation in nipple
  • Eczema on the nipple
  • Low hanging breast on affected side

Question 16

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In the case of high grade ductal neoplasms such as DCIS, growth of the tumour can outpace the development of the blood supply thus leading to the entire duct becoming plugged with cancerous cells which typically become necrosed. This is known as [blank_start]comedo[blank_end] necrosis.
Answer
  • comedo

Question 17

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How is Ductal Carcinoma In Situ typically managed?
Answer
  • Surgical excision +/- radiotherapy
  • Reassurance & watchful waiting
  • Core Needle/Vacuum Biopsy to exclude invasive carcinoma then radiotherapy only

Question 18

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Which structure is breached in invasive carcinomas? The [blank_start]Basement membrane[blank_end]
Answer
  • Basement membrane

Question 19

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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in females
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 20

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Which cancer most commonly affects males? [blank_start]Prostate[blank_end] cancer
Answer
  • Prostate

Question 21

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Having a child which a woman subsequently breast feeds significantly reduces her risk of developing breast cancer at a later age.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 22

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Nulliparous women are less likely to develop breast cancer
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Development: [blank_start]Early[blank_end] menarche [blank_start]Late[blank_end] menopause
Answer
  • Late
  • Early
  • Early
  • Late

Question 24

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Hormone therapies such as HRT and the Oral Contraceptive Pill have negligible effects on the risk of breast cancer development
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 25

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Women in Western Europe have the highest incidence of breast cancer of any geographical region in the world.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 26

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Which of the following has a greater impact on the risk of breast cancer development?
Answer
  • Cigarette Smoking
  • High Alcohol Consumption

Question 27

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Which genetic mutations are the most common indicators of breast cancer risk in women? [blank_start]BRCA[blank_end] mutations 1 and 2
Answer
  • BRCA
  • BCRF
  • BCAG

Question 28

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Statistically, 1 in every [blank_start]8[blank_end] women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.
Answer
  • 8
  • 6
  • 12
  • 20

Question 29

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Which of the following is the most common invasive breast carcinoma?
Answer
  • Ductal
  • Lobular
  • Tubular
  • Mucinous
  • Medullary

Question 30

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Which of the following is the second most common invasive breast carcinoma?
Answer
  • Ductal
  • Lobular
  • Mucinous
  • Tubular
  • Medullary

Question 31

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Which lymph nodes do breast carcinomas typically metastasize to?
Answer
  • Axillary
  • Para-aortic
  • Abdominal
  • Internal Mammary
  • Supraclavicular

Question 32

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The [blank_start]sentinel[blank_end] lymph node is the hypothetical first lymph node or group of nodes in which a tumour drains.
Answer
  • sentinel

Question 33

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The more hormone receptors an invasive carcinoma has, the better its prognosis.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 34

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In terms of hormone receptors, 80% of invasive breast carcinomas are positive for [blank_start]oestrogen[blank_end] receptors and 67% are positive for [blank_start]progesterone[blank_end] receptors
Answer
  • progesterone
  • oestrogen

Question 35

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[blank_start]Tamoxifen[blank_end] is an anti-oestrogen prodrug which when given gives rise to compounds which act as oestrogen receptor antagonists, thus preventing the growth and proliferation of cancer cells.
Answer
  • Tamoxifen

Question 36

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Tamoxifen should not be given to those with non-invasive breast cancer (e.g. DCIS)
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 37

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The primary treatment for invasive breast cancers such as Invasive Ductal Carcinoma is hormone adjuvant therapy
Answer
  • True
  • False
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