B8.034 Fibrocystic Breast Mass Flashcards
screening recommendations from ACR for average risk women 40-75
lifetime risk <15%
annual screening with either mammogram or digital breast tomosynthesis
breast US may be appropriate
screening recommendations from ACR for intermediate risk women 40-75
lifetime risk 15-20%
personal history of breast cancer, lobular neoplasia, or atypical ductal hyperplasia
annual screening with either mammogram or digital breast tomosynthesis
breast US or MRI may be appropriate
screening recommendations from ACR for high risk women 40-75
lifetime risk >20%
BRCA mutation or untested first degree relative
history of breast irradiation (10-30 years of age)
annual screening with mammogram, digital breast tomosynthesis, or breast MRI
breast US may be appropriate
risk factors for breast cancer
age: increased risk with increased age
gender: breast cancer rate in females is 100x that of males
race: highest in whites
weight/height: higher BMI, higher risk in postmenopausal women
relevant PMH to breast cancer risk
things that contribute to estrogen exposure over time
- menarche
- menopause
- pregnancy
- breast feeding
- DES exposure
relevant social history to breast cancer risk
alcohol use
smoking
night shift work
family history relevant to breast cancer risk
fam history of breast cancer
in utero exposure to DES
inherited mutations
benign breast mass on imaging
round, oval or circumscribed
equal or low density on mammography
homogenously hypoechoic or isoechoic solid mass
malignant breast mass on imaging
irregular shape ill-defined or spiculated margins high density on mammography nonparallel orientation posterior acoustic shadowing
most common benign breast findings
fibroadenoma cyst galactocele fat necrosis breast abscess fibrocystic changes
fibroadenoma characteristics
most common
women 15-35
benign solid tumors containing glandular as well as fibrous tissue
fibroadenoma on physical exam
well-defined, solid mass that is mobile
fibroadenoma on US
well defined mass with benign features
cyst characteristics
fluid filled round or ovoid mass
common in women 35-50
cyst on physical exam
widely variable - can be smooth, firm or could be a collection of smaller masses that are poorly defined