Beign breast tumors

Question 1

Benign breast tumors

Answer 1

1) fibroadenoma
2) intraductal papilloma
3) phyllodes tumor

Question 2

Benign breast tumors:

Fibroadenoma

Answer 2

Small, mobile, firm masss with sharp edge
Most common <35 yrs
Increase in size and tenderness with estrogen

NOT a precursor to breast cancer

Question 3

Benign breast tumors:

Intraductal papilloma

Answer 3

Small, grows in lactiferous duct,
Typically beneath areola

Serous or bloody discharge;
Slight (1.5-2x) increase in risk for carcinoma

Question 4

Benign breast tumors:

Phyllodes tumor

Answer 4

Large bulky mass of connective tissue and cysts
Leaf-like projections.

Most common in 6th decades.
Some may become malignant.