General Surgery — Flashcards

Which genes are most commonly associated with breast cancer? _____ & BRCA2

The most common pathogen associated with infective mastitis/breast abscesses is _____

Mastitis swelling/erythema tends to be in a _____-shaped pattern

Post-menopausal women with ER+ve breast cancer should be given which hormonal therapy? _____

NHS breast screening programme invites women aged _____-71 years old to receive a mammogram every 3 years

An acoustic neuroma affecting cranial nerve _____ presents with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, & balance disturbance

An acoustic neuroma compressing cranial nerve _____ presents with facial weakness/palsy

Acoustic neuromas are also known as _____

Most acoustic neuromas are _____-growing, benign

Hint: Fast/Slow

What type of rash is seen in eczema herpeticum? _____