Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following statements are true?

1. Due to increasing mammography there occurs over diagnosis of breast carcinoma
2. Colon cancer screening is done by digital rectal examination
3. Oral cancer screening is done by visual inspection
4. Cervix cancer screening is done by a pap smear

Accepted Answer

1,3,4

Answer

1,2,3,4

Answer

4 only

Answer

2,3,4

Question 2

Digital radiography differs from conventional in

Accepted Answer

Radiation receptors are different

Answer

X-rays are not required for imaging

Answer

Images cannot be printed

Answer

Uses radiation other than X-rays

Question 3

Precise FNAC can be obtained by using:

Accepted Answer

USG

Answer

CT

Answer

MRI

Answer

Endoscopic USG

Question 4

What is not an advantage of USG over mammography?

Accepted Answer

Superior detection of microcalcifications

Answer

Can be used for guided biopsy

Answer

In young females with dense breasts

Answer

Can be used to differentiate solid VS cystic

Question 5

Gold standard investigation for breast carcinoma screening in a patient with silicone breast implants

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

Mammography

Answer

CT scan

Answer

USG

Question 6

For normal mammography, what is the nominal focal size of the X-ray tube used?

Accepted Answer

0.3-0.35 mm

Answer

0.2-0.25 mm

Answer

0.4-0.45 mm

Answer

0.45-0.50 mm

Question 7

What is the typical radiation dose delivered during mammography?

Accepted Answer

0.1 centiGray/study

Answer

0.1 Gray/study

Answer

0.01 centiGray/study

Answer

0.01 Gray/study

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an indication of malignancy on mammography?

Accepted Answer

Nodular calcification

Answer

Speckled margin

Answer

Attenuated architecture

Answer

Irregular mass

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of the BIRADS score?

Accepted Answer

To maintain uniformity in the reporting of imaging findings of various breast diseases

Answer

To prognosticate breast cancer

Answer

To evaluate the effect of brachial artery thrombosis

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To establish a clinicoradiological association of breast malignancy

Question 10

A patient presents with a suspicious breast lump. Ultrasonography reports the lesion as BI-RADS-4. What is your inference?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious lesion requiring biopsy

Answer

Benign lesion requiring no follow-up

Answer

Probably benign lesion requiring follow-up

Answer

Highly suggestive of malignancy

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis — MCQs

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis — MCQs

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