benign breast conditions Flashcards
1
Q
How do fibroadenomas present?
A
- firm, non tender and highly mobile
2. hormone dependant
2
Q
which age are fibroadenomas common in?
A
15 - 35 years
most common breast condition in young women
3
Q
Mx of fibroadenoma
A
- tripple assesement
2. conservative or surgical mx
4
Q
how do breast cysts present?
A
- firm
- mobile
- tender / non tender
- fluctuates with the menstrual cycles
5
Q
what age are breast cysts common in?
A
common >35
6
Q
Mx of Breast cysts
A
- triple assesment
2. Aspiration
7
Q
how does fibrocystic disease present?
A
- condition of breast where there is pain, cysts and masses
- bilateral cyclical pain
- breast swelling
- palpable mass/heaviness
- Breasts are ‘doughy’ and heavy
- changes occur with the menstrual cycle
8
Q
What is ‘Phyllodes tumour’?
A
- leaf like tumor
- grows rapidly
- usually benign but occasionally malignant
9
Q
How does a breast abscess present?
A
- erythematous
- tender
- fluctuant
- patient may be systemically unwell
10
Q
what are breast abscess associated with?
A
smoking
11
Q
management of breast abscess
A
- aspiration
2. antibiotic therapy
12
Q
What is mastitis?
A
- infection of the breast
- staph aureus infection
- assoc with breast feeding women
13
Q
how does mastitis present?
A
erythema
tender, hot
14
Q
What is mastalgia?
A
breast pain
15
Q
what could mastalgia be caused by?
A
- cyclical pre menopausal/pubertal pain
2. contraceptive pills and HRT
