Benign Lumps Flashcards

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What are the types of benign breast lumps?

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Fibroadenoma
Adenoma
Papilloma
Lipoma
Phyllodes tumour
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What is a fibroadenoma?

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Proliferations of stromal and epithelial tissue of breast lobules

Most common benign growth

Occur in women of reproductive age

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Clinical features of fibroadenoma

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Highly mobile lesion (breast mouse)
Well-defined
Rubbery

Can be multiple and bilateral

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Management of fibroadenoma

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Low malignant potential

Routine follow up appointments

Indications for excision

  • > 3cm
  • patient preference
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What is an adenoma?

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Benign glandular tumour

Occurs in older female population

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Clinical features of adenoma

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Nodular - easily mimic malignancy

Require triple assessment

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What is a papilloma?

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Benign breast lesion occurring in the subarelaor region

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Clinical features of a papilloma

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Bloody/clear nipple dischare

Appear similarly to ductal carcinomas - require biopsy

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What is a lipoma

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Benign adipose tumour

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Clinical features of lipoma

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Soft mobile lump

Lowe malignant potential

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What is a Phyllodes tumour?

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Rare fibroepithelial tumour - comprised of epithelial and stromal tissue

Occur in older women

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Management of Phyllodes tumours

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Commonly larger and grow rapidly

Widely excised - 1/3 have malignant potential `

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