Question 31 (part 2) · LEK · Benign breast lesions

Indicate the true statements concerning breast fibroadenoma.

1) the symptom that distinguishes fibroadenoma from abscess will be, for example, a fluctuation symptom typical of a purulent lesion.
2) breast tumour should be assessed according to the 5-point BI-RADS scale.
3) a negative FNAB result excludes the presence of cancer.
4) late menarche increases the risk of filbroadenoma.
5) clinically, difficult to be distinguished from phyllodes tumour.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,5. _
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 1,5.
  4. D. 1,2,3,4.
  5. E. 2,3,4,5.
Hint

Consider what a negative fine-needle aspiration can and cannot rule out, and which hormonal factors relate to fibroadenoma.

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