Breast imaging: implants: practice question

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Radiology · Breast imaging: implants

Sample item

Which imaging is the most sensitive for detecting intracapsular rupture of a silicone breast implant?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. MRI

MRI without contrast using silicone-specific sequences has the highest sensitivity, and shows the linguine sign of collapsed implant shell floating in silicone. Ultrasound shows a snowstorm sign in extracapsular rupture. Mammography is limited in intracapsular rupture.

Option by option

  • A. Ultrasound alone

    Ultrasound is less sensitive for intracapsular rupture.

  • B. Thermography

    Thermography is not a reliable test.

  • C. MRI (correct)

    Correct. MRI is the most sensitive test for implant rupture.

  • D. Mammography

    Mammography detects only extracapsular silicone and gross deformity.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is C, MRI. MRI without contrast using silicone-specific sequences has the highest sensitivity, and shows the linguine sign of collapsed implant shell floating in silicone.

Why is "Ultrasound alone" not the answer?

Ultrasound is less sensitive for intracapsular rupture.

Why is "Thermography" not the answer?

Thermography is not a reliable test.

Why is "Mammography" not the answer?

Mammography detects only extracapsular silicone and gross deformity.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Breast imaging: implants in Radiology. Ultrasound shows a snowstorm sign in extracapsular rupture. Mammography is limited in intracapsular rupture.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Breast imaging: implants?

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?

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