Benign Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
what are some benign tumours of the breast?
A
Fibroadenoma Adenoma Pappilloma Lipoma Phyllodes tumour
2
Q
which is the most common?
A
fibroadenoma
3
Q
key points for fibroadenoma
A
reproductive age highly mobile - breast mouse well defined and rubbery < 5 cm multiple and bilateral
4
Q
key points for adenoma
A
benign glandular tumour
older females
nodular and mimic malignancy
triple assessment
5
Q
key points for lipoma
A
adipose tissue
soft and mobile
low malignant potential
6
Q
key points for papilloma
A
subareolar region
bloody and clear discharge
require biopsy - similar to ductal carcinoma on imaging
microdochectomy
7
Q
key points for phyllodes tumour
A
rare fibroepithelial large older age presents like fibroadenoma but in older patients with quicker onset 1/3 malignant potential wide excision - 10% reoccur
