16.1 Inflammatory Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Galactorrhea
A
Milk production outside of lactation
2
Q
Acute Mastitis
A
Stress on skin from breast feeding leads to infection
3
Q
What is the most common pathogen in acute mastitis?
A
S. aureus
4
Q
Periductal Mastitis
A
Vitamin A deficiency (often in smokers) lead to blockage of ducts with inflammation in subareolar region
5
Q
Mammary Duct Ectasia
A
Inflammation of the duct leading to inflammation that presents with a green-brown discharge
6
Q
Who is the typical patient of mammary duct ectasia?
A
Multiparous postmenopausal women
7
Q
Fat Necrosis
A
Necrosis of the breast fat that is often related to trauma and can present as a mass associated with calcification
