Question

Which one of the following are contraindications for lumpectomy?

1. previous lumpectomy
2. multiple cancer sites in one breast
3. large tumors in a small breast
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

The correct answer to the contraindications for a lumpectomy is option D, which includes having a previous lumpectomy, multiple cancer sites in one breast, and large tumors in a small breast.

Step-by-step explanation:

The contraindications for a lumpectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove cancer from the breast, include several factors. These factors involve: a history of a previous lumpectomy, the presence of multiple cancer sites in one breast, and large tumors in a small breast. Each of these can complicate or reduce the effectiveness of a lumpectomy procedure. In the context of this question, all three criteria listed — a previous lumpectomy, multiple cancer sites in one breast, and large tumors in a small breast — are contraindications for performing a lumpectomy. Therefore, the correct answer to which contraindications exist for a lumpectomy would be option D, which is all three conditions: 1, 2, and 3.