Chapter 10

Question 1

Describe location within breast area

Answer 1

using the four quadrants:
Upper outer
Upper inner
Lower outer
Lower inner

Question 2

Anatomy of female breast

Answer 2

o Suspensory ligaments
o Glandular tissue
o Ducts
o Fat

Question 3

Supernumerary nipples may be located along the

Answer 3

Milk Line

Question 4

o Lymphatics from the breast drain

Answer 4

The axilla

Question 5

> 4.0 RR for Breast Cancer

Answer 5

Female
Age >65 
Genetic mutations BRCA1 and 2
Two or more first degree relatives w/BC
Personal hx of BC
high breast tissue density
confirmed Atypical hyperplasia

Question 6

2.1 - 4.0 RR for Breast Cancer

Answer 6

One first degree relative w/BC
High dose radiation to chest
High bone density (post menopausal)

Question 7

1.1 - 2.0 RR / Factors that affect circulating hormones

Answer 7

First full term pregnancy at >30 yo.
Early menarche 55 yo
No full-term pregnancy
Never breast fed a child
Recent OC use
Recent and long-term use of hormone replacement therapy
Postmenopausal obesity

Question 8

Other factors

Answer 8

Hx of endometrium, ovary, or colon CA
ETOH consumption
Tall stature
High socioeconomic status
Jewish heritage

Question 9

Mammography recommended for women 40 to 50 yo.

Answer 9

Every 1-2 years

Question 10

Mammography recommended for women 50 and above.

Answer 10

Annual screening

Question 11

CBE

Answer 11

Clinical Breast Exam

Question 12

BSE

Answer 12

Breast Self Exam