FCPS 2 — Breast Surgery MCQs
Practice 131 Breast Surgery past-paper MCQs for FCPS 2, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Breast Surgery is a core part of the FCPS 2 syllabus. HighYield's Breast Surgery question bank collects 131MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Breast Surgery Questions
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding fetal breast tissue development?
- A.The breasts are primarily formed by mesodermal tissue and the process begins at 6 weeks of gestation.
- B.The milk ridge develops in the 8th week and extends from the fifth rib to the groin.
- C.The lactiferous ducts develop early in fetal development, and are modified sweat glands.
- D.Polymastia can occur anywhere along the milk ridge but most commonly occurs on the right at the level of the inframammary crease.
- E.Polythelia is the second most common congenital breast abnormality, occurring in 0.5—1% of the population.
An 18-year-old female presents with concern over delayed breast development. Examination of her breasts shows evidence of low-volume glandular tissue in the subareolar region, with the nipple and breast projecting as a single mound. According to the Tanner classification, which stage does this represent?
- A.Stage 1
- B.Stage 2
- C.Stage 3
- D.Stage 4
- E.Stage 5
Which one of the following is correct regarding the anatomy of adult female breasts?
- A.The breast footprint extends vertically from the third to the sixth rib in the midclavicular line.
- B.The breast footprint extends horizontally from the midline to the anterior axillary line.
- C.The inframammary fold is a fusion of the pectoralis muscle and the breast.
- D.Cooper’s ligaments provide breast support and are implicated in development of breast ptosis.
- E.The tail of Spence is anatomically discrete from the breast as the tissue subtype is different.
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