Benign breast disease

Question 1

Discrete, firm, non-tender and mobile lump usually found in young women

Answer 1

Fibroadeneoma

Question 2

Over-proliferation of terminal lobules causing pain +/- lump

Answer 2

sclerosing adenosis

Question 3

Characteristic sign on mammography of sclerosing adenosis?

Answer 3

calcified stellate abnormality

Question 4

Rare tumour, difficult to distinguish from fibroadenoma, usually presenting in 40-50 year olds

Answer 4

Phyllodes tumour

Question 5

Firm painless lump often associated with trauma

Answer 5

Fet necrosis

Question 6

Milk-containing cyst which arises during pregnancy

Answer 6

Galactocoele

Question 7

Discharge from breast in peri-menopausal women; may be associated with “transverse slit” appearance

Answer 7

Duct ectasia

Question 8

Presents with sub-areolar lump and nipple discharge

Answer 8

Intraductal papilloma

Question 9

Gradual onset of pain associated with hot, tender swelling

Answer 9

Breast abscess