Boobs Flashcards
Where do breast arise from?
basal layer of epidermis
What type of breast developmement can happen in infants?
unilateral or bilateral enlargement (70%) producing “witches milk”
When do thelarche usually happen?
8 and 13 yrs
breast development in young girls are
less fat more dense
breast development in older adults are
more fat and less dense
What is polythelia?
accessory nipples
What is polymastia
accessory glands
What is the treatment for polythelia?
NONE
usually asymptomatic, excision not required
When does premature thelarche occur?
<8 yr
What is the treatment for premature thelarche?
self limited
monitor body growth, Tanner stage
What is the treatment for breast asymmetry?
NOTHING
can have surgical augmentation or reduction after full breast growth
yearly exams
rule out mass
Treatment for breast hypertrophy?
reduction mammoplasty (until full growth)
What is breast hypertrophy?
extremely large breast
What symptoms come along with breast hypertrophy?
back pain, shoulder discomfort, kyphosis, psychosocial distress
What is tuberous breast?
rare, fascia adheres to the underlying muscle
What is the treatment for tuberous breast?
exogenous HRT (small dose and gradually increase) surgery modification
Describe cyclic mastalgia
usually bilateral, hormonal changes w/menstrual cycle, 1 week prior
Describe non cyclic pain mastalgia
lesions of breast or chest wall
Treatment for cyclic breast pain?
OCP (90%)
NSAID, mechanical support, diet
Describe extramammary pain?
chest wall
spinal and paraspinal disorders
trauma
What causes mastitis?
staph infection
How does mastitis present?
fever, myalgia, leukocytosis, warm, tender
Treatment for mastitis
oral antibiotic (dicloxacillin)
What can nipple discharge?
galactorrhea (consider patho!)
What is the biggest thing that should be considered in galactorrhea?
neoplastic processes
What is the Most common medication that causes galactorrhea?
antipsychotics
What treatment should be given for galactorrhea in a female who wants preggo?
Bromocriptine
Carbegoline
(dopamine agonist)