Breast pathology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Breast pathology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: What RBC pathology is characterized by the following Hb electrophoresis findings:90% HbS, 8% HbF, and 2% HbA2 (no HbA)_____
Answer: Sickle cell disease
Flashcard 2: Fibrocystic changes of the breast generally are _____ (malignant potential)
Answer: benign
Flashcard 3: What is the prognosis of the mucinous carcinoma subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma (breast)? _____
Answer: Good
Flashcard 4: Fibrocystic change of the breast presents as cysts with a _____ appearance on gross exam
Answer: blue-domed
Flashcard 5: What is the enzyme deficiency and accumulated substrate in Niemann-Pick disease?
Answer: Lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency in sphingomyelinase, leading to accumulation of sphingomyelin.
Extra: • Clinical Features: Progressive neurodegeneration, hepatosplenomegaly, and cherry-red spot on macula.
• Pathology: Foam cells (lipid-laden macrophages) are characteristic.
• Genetics: Autosomal recessive (AR).
• Population: Increased frequency in Ashkenazi Jews.
*Distinction: Unlike Tay-Sachs, Niemann-Pick presents with hepatosplenomegaly.*
Flashcard 6: Gaucher's disease
Answer:
Extra: accumulation of glucocerebroside hepatosplenomegaly, aseptic necrosis of femur, bone crises crumpled-paper cells
Ashkenazi Jew AR glucocerebrosidase
Flashcard 7: Patau's syndrome
Answer: Trisomy 13
Key features: Microphthalmia, Microcephaly, Cleft lip/palate, Polydactyly, Holoprosencephaly, and Rocker-bottom feet.
Extra: First trimester pregnancy screen:
- Decreased β-hCG
- Decreased PAPP-A
- Ultrasound: Increased nuchal translucency
Note: Most cases result in death within the first year of life.
Flashcard 8: In metachromatic leukodystrophy, sulfatides accumulate in the lysosomes of _____
Answer: oligodendrocytes
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/metabolism?ref=anki
Atlas:
Flashcard 9: What type of cast may be seen in end-stage renal disease and chronic renal failure?
_____
Answer: Waxy casts
Extra:
Watch Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-renal/videos/medical-pathophysiology-renal-congenital-and-chronic-kidney-disease-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/pathology-diagnostics?index=6]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology/acute-kidney-injury/acquire?ref=anki
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Other:
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Flashcard 10: _____ is characterized histologically by acanthosis with parakeratosis
Answer: Psoriasis
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/dermatology/videos/inflammatory-diseases-of-the-skin?index=10]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/musculoskeletal/inflammatory-dermatoses/acquire?ref=anki
Atlas:
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