Breast Ultrasound Practice Test

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• What is the median age range for phyllodes tumor incidence?
• Which finding is consistent with an intact silicone implant on ultrasound?
• How does fibroadenoma behave during pregnancy and menopause?
• Where are the markers located on CC and MLO mammogram views?
• What is the most common location of a papilloma?
• What imaging modality is preferred for evaluating the lactating breast?
• Acoustic enhancement occurs behind which type of tissue or structure?
• For a palpable breast mass in a woman under 30 years old, what is the initial imaging modality?
• Which calcifications are considered most concerning for malignancy on imaging?
• What are the two placement areas for implants?
• Which finding is not typically associated with abnormal lymph nodes on breast ultrasound?
• The pectoralis muscle is imaged on which modalities?
• What does the fatty hilus of a normal lymph node indicate?
• Which of the following best describes a normal intact implant on ultrasound?
• What can be done to improve imaging of the nipple?
• How does a benign process typically affect the integrity of tissue planes?
• Which statement best describes why a post-biopsy clip might be used in follow-up imaging?
• Which statement correctly differentiates multifocal and multicentric breast cancer?
• What are the two types of breast implants?
• Which of the following describes a benign calcification appearance?
• In male breast ultrasound, which pattern is most specific for gynecomastia?
• How does the ultrasound appearance of a breast hematoma change as it evolves?
• What posterior acoustic signature is typically seen with a simple breast cyst?
• Which feature indicates a complex cyst rather than a simple cyst?
• Where is a sebaceous cyst typically located?
• Which population has a higher incidence of fibroadenoma?
• With a ductal mass, which clinical finding is most likely?
• A benign breast lesion such as a fibroadenoma typically presents on ultrasound with which orientation?
• What is true about screening vs diagnostic mammograms?
• The ABC annotation method documents which dimension?
• Which term describes a shadow artifact related to curved boundaries on ultrasound?
• Which ultrasound feature is commonly associated with malignant breast masses?
• Which sign on ultrasound is associated with rupture?
• The 123 annotation method refers to measuring distance from which reference line?
• Following a breast biopsy, which imaging modality is commonly used to confirm the clip's position?
• What is the purpose of using standoff pads in breast ultrasound?
• Does dense breast tissue make imaging more difficult for breast evaluation?
• What orientation is typical for benign breast masses on ultrasound?
• With papillary carcinoma, which discharge is most characteristic?
• Which ultrasound finding describes a reverberation artifact?
• Can mammography determine whether a mass is cystic or solid?
• What is a common reason to aspirate a breast cyst?
• How should the patient be positioned for breast imaging?
• How should the core biopsy needle be oriented to minimize the risk of pneumothorax?
• Which features define a simple cyst on breast ultrasound?
• Describe the appearance and location of a sebaceous cyst on breast ultrasound.
• When is a seroma most likely to be seen after breast surgery?
• Ductal calcifications are located within which breast structure?
• What is the most common breast tumor in women under age 30?
• What is the best imaging modality for evaluating invasive lobular carcinoma?
• Which sign is described as an MRI finding for implant rupture?
• Why is imaging from the skin to the chest wall performed during breast ultrasound?
• What is the function of Cooper's ligaments in the breast?
• What is the condition called when male breast enlarges due to abnormal proliferation of ductal glandular tissue?
• Which breast cancer type may not form a distinct lump and is best imaged with MRI?
• Which feature is NOT typically associated with malignant breast masses on ultrasound?
• Which density descriptors are presented together in the material?
• What advantage does harmonics bring to breast imaging?
• After lactation ceases, how long should a patient wait before having a mammogram performed?
• Which ultrasound artifact is described as an edge shadow?
• When is breast MRI most indicated?
• Which term is the MRI-based sign used to denote intracapsular rupture?
• Is a vascular probe acceptable for routine breast imaging?
• Which term is used to describe rupture contained within the capsule (alternative to intracapsular)?
• What is the primary aim of proper patient positioning when imaging the breast?
• What is the best imaging modality for detecting microcalcifications?
• Which feature is commonly seen in benign breast masses?
• Doppler ultrasound of a sebaceous cyst typically shows what finding?
• A mass described as taller-than-wide on ultrasound is most consistent with which diagnosis?
• Lactiferous ducts are typically found within which tissue on imaging?
• Which margin characteristic on breast ultrasound is most suspicious for malignancy?
• In normal lymph nodes, what is the appearance of the cortex on ultrasound?
• Which tissue type is firm with no compressibility?
• Which ultrasound finding is most consistent with edema in the breast?
• What is the most common histologic type of breast cancer?
• If a galactocele becomes infected and forms an abscess, what is the expected blood flow pattern on Doppler?
• Which term denotes intracapsular rupture using the spelling without a hyphen?
• What is the earliest form of breast cancer?
• Which breast skin appearance corresponds to peau d'orange on exam?
• What are the preferred scan planes for breast imaging?
• Stereotactic biopsy is most appropriate for sampling which feature?
• What are the two main groups of breast calcifications, and which is typically more concerning?
• How does a malignant process affect the integrity of tissue planes in breast imaging?
• Which modality yields a better breast tissue sample, FNA or core biopsy?
• A lesion described as wider-than-tall on ultrasound is most consistent with which diagnosis?
• What is the appearance of normal cyst fluid on aspiration?
• Which two terms describe common descriptors for breast tissue density on imaging?
• Which is a sonographic characteristic of a benign breast mass?
• Which of the following are clinical signs of a breast cyst?
• Which chest wall structure is explicitly listed as visible on ultrasound in the source material?
• Where are the ribs in relation to the pectoralis muscle?
• On mammography, which tissue pattern can obscure lesions due to high density?
• What is the best imaging modality for imaging a lactating female?
• On ultrasound, rib and chest wall muscles are visualized to identify which relationship?
• How does lesion mobility help differentiate benign from malignant masses?
• Why is it important for a lesion to be seen in both CC and MLO views?
• Which ultrasound feature is NOT typically seen with breast cancer?
• What does MULD stand for in lesion localization?
• What is the main function of the breast?
• Which sign on MRI is associated with rupture within the capsule?
• Which term describes rupture that is not contained within the capsule (leakage into surrounding tissue)?
• What is the appearance of a mature abscess on ultrasound?
• Fibroadenoma/benign breast lesion is typically characterized by which imaging orientation on ultrasound?
• Why is a post-biopsy clip placed in the breast?
• Which structure is seen on both ultrasound and mammography according to the material?
• During breast ultrasound imaging, which anatomical feature should be centered by proper positioning to optimize visualization?
• Which malignant pathology has a presentation very similar to mastitis and must be ruled out?
• In male patients, which finding is most typical of gynecomastia on ultrasound?
• Which situations may cause a breast cyst to lack posterior enhancement?
• When is the best time to perform a breast self-exam?
• Is nipple discharge always a malignant finding?
• What is the typical ultrasound appearance of an acute breast abscess?
• Which statement best describes the sonographic appearance of a simple cyst?
• On ultrasound, all breast tissue is compared to the echogenicity of which tissue?
• What is a galactocele?
• Which sign is described as an ultrasound finding for implant rupture?
• Tomosynthesis refers to which imaging modality?
• What is the best imaging modality for assessing implant rupture?
• In gynecomastia, what is the typical sonographic appearance?
• Which term describes rupture contained within the implant's capsule?
• Acoustic enhancement is observed behind structures with which property?
• What percentage of breast cancers are IDC?
• Which term would you use to describe rupture that remains entirely within the capsule?
• What is mastitis?
• Which feature of a lymph node is commonly associated with abnormal nodes?
• What transducer type is used for breast imaging?
• Which term describes rupture inside the capsule as listed in the material?
• Which statement best describes the echo texture of a typical benign breast mass?
• Which breast cancer mimics mastitis and has a poor prognosis due to invasion of the skin lymphatics?
• What is a risk of mammography when the patient has implants?
• Snowstorm appearance on breast ultrasound is associated with which structure?
• Which statement best describes a simple cyst on ultrasound?
• Which statement best describes a malignant lesion’s margin on ultrasound?
• Which ultrasound finding is characteristic of silicone lymphadenopathy?
• On ultrasound, which feature of a lymph node is typical of a normal node?
• What is the purpose of preoperative needle wire localization?
• Post-operative scarring on ultrasound can mimic which condition?
• What is a fibroadenoma?
• Which patients typically present with mastitis?
• What is a phyllodes tumor? Is it benign or malignant?
• On MRI, which sign is associated with intracapsular rupture?
• What can you do to better visualize a sebaceous cyst on ultrasound?
• Which of the following is a risk associated with breast core biopsy?
• Where do papillomas originate?
• What is the maximum recommended standoff pad thickness for breast ultrasound?
• Most breast cancers arise from which anatomical area of the breast?
• Which statement best describes screening mammography?
• Which term describes rupture with silicone leaking into surrounding tissue outside the capsule?
• Macrocalcifications in the breast are generally considered to be:
• The axillary tail of Spence refers to which anatomical feature?
• Which ultrasound features are most consistent with a hematoma in the breast?
• TDLU stands for which anatomical unit?
• What ultrasound finding is characteristic of lymphadenopathy, indicated by a distinct pattern?
• Posterior acoustic shadowing on breast imaging is associated with which structure?
• Does a galactocele show intrinsic blood flow on color Doppler imaging?
• Which artifact is commonly seen around implants on breast ultrasound due to reflections within the implant?
• What are the two forms of papilloma?
• Breast clips are commonly made of which material, and do they trigger airport security alarms?
• The use of a standoff pad in nipple imaging serves primarily to achieve which result?
• What are the standard views for mammography?
• Which imaging modality is best for screening breast cancer and detecting early cancer and microcalcifications?
• Which pattern is considered potentially malignant?
• What is the best modality to biopsy breast microcalcifications?
• Which feature suggests edema rather than a discrete mass on breast ultrasound?
• Which technique is particularly helpful for visualizing superficial sebaceous cysts?
• Which biopsy technique is best suited to obtain tissue for histology, including architectural features?
• Which ultrasound feature is characteristic of sebaceous cyst contents?
• A sentinel node biopsy is best described as which type of procedure?
• Which statement about fibroadenoma is true?
• What ultrasound sign most directly indicates an intact silicone implant margin?
• Which term is the ultrasound-based sign used to denote rupture?
• Can a breast biopsy clip be seen on ultrasound?
• Which lesion is most likely subcutaneous and related to hair follicle contents?
• Which of the following is NOT a standard mammography view?
• On breast ultrasound, a mass that is taller-than-wide is most suggestive of malignancy.
• Which imaging modality is preferred for detecting calcifications in the breast?
• What is the echo palpation technique used for?
• A sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer is primarily used to determine what?
• For a diagnostic mammogram, what is typically provided?
• Which annotations are acceptable for documenting breast ultrasound findings?
• What do CC and MLO stand for in mammography?
• For phyllodes tumor excision, what is recommended?
• Which structure is commonly evaluated for potential disease involvement in breast imaging?
• What is the best imaging modality for breast cancer screening?
• In which quadrant are most breast cancers located?
• Why does radial scanning best demonstrate a papilloma?
• On ultrasound, which sign is used to indicate implant rupture?
• Which finding is commonly associated with abnormal lymph nodes on ultrasound?
• Cooper's ligaments on ultrasound are best described as structures that do what?
• What is a key growth characteristic of phyllodes tumors?
• Does an abscess demonstrate color Doppler flow?
• Which shape best describes a normal axillary lymph node on ultrasound?