Author Question: What type of breast biopsy involves injecting a radioisotope in the radiology department several ... (Read 37 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What type of breast biopsy involves injecting a radioisotope in the radiology department several hours before the procedure and then injecting the tumor with a dye containing isosulfan blue in the OR?

a. Core biopsy
b. Incisional biopsy
c. Sentinel node biopsy
d. Stereotactic breast biopsy

Question 2

What open procedure involves creating a McBurney incision?

a. Femoral hernia repair
b. Appendectomy
c. Left upper lobe resection
d. Modified mastectomy

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A sentinel node biopsy is done by injecting a radioisotope into the breast mass several hours before the surgical procedure. The patient then comes to the OR where the tumor is injected with a dye containing isosulfan blue that is taken up by the lymph nodes of the breast.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The open abdominal approach involves a muscle-splitting incision in the right lower quadrant, over McBurney's point.