Breast Flashcards
Nerves of the breast
long thoracic n- serratus anterior, thoracodorsal n- latissumis dorsi, and intercostobrachial n- sensory to medial arm and axilla
vessels of breast
thoracodorsal a- latissumis dorsi, lateral thoracic, internal thoracic, internal mammary, intercostals, and thoracoacromial
lymphatics of breast
97% drain to ipsilateral axillary nodes, remaining to internal mammary nodes
Is primary axillary lymphadenopathy breast cancer?
No, usually is a lymphoma
in these breast disorders, surgical tx should be done AFTER development is complete
polands syndrome, polythelia
breast tenderness before each period. how to tx
cyclical mastalgia- properly fitting bra, vitamin E supp, and caffeine cessation. NSAIDS, tamoxifen 10 mg qd x 6 weeks
breast tenderness unrelated to menstrual cycle
mastodynia
important and common cause of cyclical mastalgia
fibrocystic change
panless, slow growing, well circumscribed, smooth, rubbery texture. common in young women and adolescents
fibroadenoma
cordlike palpable mass, painful. dx and tx
mondor’s disease- NSAIDS
smooth mass palpated in nursing female. dx and tx
might be galactocele- cystic tumor containing milk located in mammary glands. I and D
Complex breast cyst tx
aspirate, F/U with US every 6 months x 2 years. (FNA). if recurs, aspirate again. recurs, then excise. if bloody aspiration, then excise it
describe simple breast cyst
regular, thin walled, no internal echos/separations, no solid component
what kind of nipple discharge seeks attention
unilateral- get cytology, ductogram, US and biopsy
Nipple discharge. Diagnose how?
collect discharge for cytology. get prolactin level, esp. if galactorrhea. hx- color, clarity, bilateral, pregnancy/breastfeeding hx, spontaneous or only with pressure.
bloody nipple discharge
ductal ectasia, intraductal papilloma
most common cause of bloody nipple discharge from a single duct
intraductal papilloma
increase in the number of cells that line the terminal duct lobular unit
epithelial hyperplasia
the only benign breast condition that sig increases breast cancer risk
atypical hyperplasia
proliferative breast disease tx
tamoxifen if gail model risk more than 1.66, vitamin D and calcium
swiss cheese appearance of breats on mammogram, serous discharge, affects multiple ducts in both breasts
diffuse papillomatosis
stellate density on mammogram
radial scar
radial scar might be confused with..
BIRADS5
99% of male breast cancers related to…
BRCA 1 and 2, esp. BRCA 2
what BRCA gene related to ovarian cancer
1- in 30-45%
surgical tx in ppl that are BRCA 1 positive- what is suggested?
get TAHcBSO