Mammography: practice question

A Radiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Radiology · Mammography

Sample item

What feature may be suspicious for malignancy?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Spiculated mass

This item reviews Mammography; Spiculated mass is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Normal node

    Normal node is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Air

    Air is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Simple cyst only

    Simple cyst only does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Spiculated mass (correct)

    Correct. Spiculated mass matches the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Spiculated mass. This item reviews Mammography; Spiculated mass is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Normal node" not the answer?

Normal node is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Air" not the answer?

Air is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Simple cyst only" not the answer?

Simple cyst only does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mammography in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Spiculated mass matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Mammography?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.