Breast MCQs : Questions for MCh/DrNB Exam Preparation (Part 1)

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Below is the Breast MCQs Quiz with Answers. The quiz has 20 questions. Click the start button to start the quiz. Upon answering each question, the explanation will be displayed for quick learning and revision. At the end of the quiz your final score will be displayed.

Created on November 13, 2022

Breast MCQs : Questions for MCh/DrNB Exam Preparation

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1. A 25-years old lady presents with spontaneous nipple discharge of 3-months duration.

On examination the discharge is bloody and from a single duct. The following statements

about management of this patient are true except:

Ultrasound can be a useful investigation

Radical duct excision is the operation of choice

Galactogram, though useful, is not essential

Majority of blood stained nipple discharges are due to papillomas or other benign condition

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2. Best diagnostic method for breast lump is:

USG

Mammogram

Biopsy

FNAC

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3. What is the age of routine screening mammography?

20 years

30 years (DNB 2014)

40 years

50 years

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4. Investigation of choice for High risk breast cancer in female is:

MRI

CT-PET

Mammography

USG 12.

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5. Green discharge is most commonly seen with:

Ductal papilloma

Duct ectasia

Retention cyst

Fibroadenosis

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6. Triple assessment for CA Breast includes:

History, clinical examination and mammogram

History, clinical examination and FNAC

USG, mammogram and FNAC (DNB 2010, All India 2009)

Clinical examination, mammogram and FNAC

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7. A 45-years old woman presents with a hard and mobile lump in the breast. Next investigation is:

FNAC

USG

Mammography

Excision biopsy

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8. A 60-year-old lady comes with blood stained discharge from the nipple with a family history of breast cancer. Next best step for her will be:

Ductoscopy

Sono-mammogram

Nipple discharge cytology

MRI

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9. A 25-years old female complains of discharge of blood from a single duct in her breast. The most

appropriate treatment is:

Radical excision

Microdochectomy

Radical mastectomy

Biopsy to rule out carcinoma

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10. Gold standard investigation for screening of breast carcinoma in patients with breast implant:

MRI

USG

Mammography

CT Scan

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11. Blood stained nipple discharge is seen in: (DNB 2013, DNB 2011, Orissa 2011, PGI June 2009,

UPPG 2010, AIIMS Nov 2003, All India 2005)

Breast abscess

Fibroadenoma

Ductal papilloma

Fat necrosis of breast

(Ref: Schwartz 10/e p554, 9/e p467; Sabiston 19/e p828; Bailey 26/e p802, 25/e p831)

MC cause of greenish discharge: Duct ectasiaQ

MC cause of blood-stained discharge: Duct papillomaQ

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12. A 55-years old post menopausal woman, on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), presents with heaviness in both breasts. A screening mammogram reveals a high density speculated mass with cluster of pleomorphic microcalcification and ipsilateral large axillary lymph nodes. The mass described here most likely represents:

Cystosarcoma phyllodes

Lymphoma

Fibroadenoma

Carcinoma

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13. Popcorn calcification in mammography is seen in:

Fibroadenoma

Fat necrosis

Cystosarcoma phyllodes

CA Breast

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14. Most sensitive imaging for ductal carcinoma in situ of breast is:

Mammography

MRI

PET

USG

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15. All are indicators of malignancy in a mammography except:

Nodular calcification

Speckled margin

Attenuated architecture

Irregular mass

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16. BIRADS score 5 is:

Negative

Probably benign

Suspicious abnormality

Highly suggestive of malignancy

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17. BIRADS stands for:

Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System

Best Imaging Reporting and Data System

Brain Imaging Reporting and data system

Best imaging reporting and data system

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18. On mammogram all of the following are the features of a malignant tumor except:

Spiculation

Microcalcification

Macrocalcification

Irregular mass

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19. With reference to mammography, which one of the following statements is correct?

A baseline study should be done for all women at age 30

It uses less radiation energy than a chest X-ray

It should be part of the regular follow up of a woman following therapy for unilateral breast cancer

It provides an effective substitute for biopsy of suspicious lesions

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20. A female patient present with a hard mobile lump in her right breast. Which investigation would be most helpful in making the diagnosis?

FNAC

Needle biopsy

Excision biopsy

Mammography

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Breast MCQs : Questions for MCh/DrNB Exam Preparation (Part 1)

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