General Surgery — Flashcards

Mastitis commonly occurs in women who are _____

What features of a breast cancer suggest that a mastectomy is the most suitable option (over wide local excision)? _____, Multicentric disease (multiple quadrants effected) High risk / known genetic predisposition

Mastitis is a _____ breast which is erythematous, swollen and firm ± systemic symptoms such as malaise and fever

Hint: Painless/Painful

What is the management of breast abscesses in secondary care? _____ and then culture of abscess fluid

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

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

Most acoustic neuromas are _____-growing, benign

Hint: Fast/Slow

An acoustic neuroma compressing cranial nerve _____ presents with facial paresthesia

What is the next step in primary care for patients with suspected acoustic neuroma? _____

What type of rash is seen in eczema herpeticum? _____