Phyllodes Tumors — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: According to the T category under AJCC classification of breast cancer, tumor size _____ mm is T3

Answer: >50

Flashcard 2: What breast sx involves removal of all of breast + Nipple areola complex + overlying skin + level I+II+/-III axillary lymph nodes (Pec. minor removed)?_____

Answer: Patey's Modified radical mastectomy

Flashcard 3: _____ disease is the thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall.

Answer: Mondor's

Flashcard 4: Is an excisional lymph node biopsy indicated for a palpable axillary lymph node in the presence of a suspicious breast mass?

Answer: No

Flashcard 5: Invasive ductal carcinoma presents as mass detected by _____ (> 2cm) or mammography (> 1cm)

Answer: physical exam

Flashcard 6: Follow-up of patients after treatment of breast cancer consists of routine physical examination once in _____ months for a year and annual mammogram.

Answer: 3

Flashcard 7: According to the T category under AJCC classification of breast cancer, tumor with macroscopic changes incl. ulceration and satellite skin nodules is _____

Answer: T4b

Flashcard 8: N staging for Breast cancer: Metastasis to **movable** ipsilateral level I/II axillary nodes is _____, whereas **fixed or matted** nodes are N2.

Answer: N1

Extra: AJCC 8th Edition N staging for Breast Cancer: - N1: Movable ipsilateral axillary nodes (Level I, II). - N2: Fixed or matted ipsilateral axillary nodes (Level I, II). - N3: Ipsilateral infraclavicular (Level III), supraclavicular, or internal mammary nodes.

Flashcard 9: Causes of bloody nipple discharge from a single duct: - _____ - Intraductal carcinoma - Duct ectasia

Answer: Intraductal papilloma

Flashcard 10: Winged scapula is commonly caused by:- _____ dissection after mastectomy - stab wounds

Answer: axillary node