Benign D/O of Breast & Genital tract Flashcards
What is a fibroadenoma composed of
glandular / cystic epithelial structures surrounded by cellular stroma
Most common breasr mass ID’d in adolescent female
Fibroadenoma
what is considered “Fibrocystic changes” to breast tissue
palpably nodular breast tissue
histologic pattern dilated ducts / acini invested w/ dense collagenous stroma
Are “Fibrocystic changes” to breast tissue by themselves considered a cancer risk?
No
How is fibrocystic breast disease characterized by
Hyperplasia; multi bilat cysts w/pain & tenderness (greater Sx in premenstrual)
how to decrease Sx in fibrocystic breast disease
decrease chocolate
+/- caffine
wear support bra
avoid breast trauma
what is a green breast discharge r/t
content of cholesterol dieposides
not infx / malignancy
What type of breast discharge must be evaluated
spontaneous discharge
How do Pt’s present with mastitis in the Puerperal setting (during child birth/ immediately after)
warm / tender / diffuse breast erythema
+/- fever / malaise /myalgias / leukocytosis
MC organism of mastitis
staphylococcus
those breast feeding w/ mastitis, can they continue to breast feed?
yes
If mastitis does not improve after ABX what should be done?
US to r/o abcess
what should be done w/ those that develop mastitis in Nonpuerperal setting (not during child birth/ immediately after)
Image / biopsy to exclude inflammatory breast cancer;
Uncommon
If a Nonpuerperal Pt has a peripheral breast abscess what are the usual causes
infx from folliculitis / EIC / Montgomery gland
Tx of peripheral breast abscess
I&D & ABX
If a Nonpuerperal Pt has a Subareolar breast abscess what are the usual causes
keratin-plugged mild ducts
Tx of subareolar breast abscess
duct excision & removal of sinus tracts
Mastalagia is ___, and seen more in women ____
breast pain; women nearing menopause
breast pain that is bilat, diffuse, most severe during late luteal phase is ____, and requires ____
Cyclic;
no specific eval needed, Tx Sx
Breasr pain that is focal & no relation to menstral cycle is ____, & could be ____or ___
Noncyclic, frequently simple cyst, could be Cancer
this vulvar Dx presents classically in post-menopausal women w/inflamed dermis
Lichen Sclerosis
What are the Sx’s of Lichen Sclerosis
Early: pruritus, irritation, vulvar thickening
Late: burning & dyspareunia, introital stenosis
how does Lichen Sclerosis on the vulva appear as
cellophane paper
tissue paper
crinckled cigarette paper
Tx of Lichen Sclerosis
Sx Tx; min chem/mech irritation topical steroid (Clobestasol) Retinoids for severe/unremitting Sx Phototherapy/5aminolevulinic acid for severe Sx
This results from an intense itch/scratch cycle and has non-neoplastic morphologic alteration of vulvar skin
Lichen simplex chronicus
MC site and early findings of Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Labia Majora;
excoriations w/background erythema
Tx of Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Eliminate Triggers Lube affected area Sitz baths oral antihistamines wear cotton gloves @ night Topical steroids
If Lichen Simplex Chronicus id not resolved in 1-3 wks?
biopsy
this is uncommon autoimmune d/o of T-cells/ Rx induced (NSAIDS, B-blockers) involves cutaneous & mucosal surfaces
Lichen Planus
Pts w/ lichen planus complain of
chronic vaginal discharge w/ intense vulvovaginal pruritis, burning pain, dyspareunia & postcoital bleeding
what are the 3 variants of lichen planus
Erosive (MC & most difficult)
Papulosquamous
Hypertrophic