Breast Flashcards
Blood stained discharge from nipple is…?
ductal papilloma
What chemotherapy is used in breast cancer that is node +ve?
FEC-D
Brown-green nipple discharge is…?
Duct ectasia
Post-menopausal ER+ve cancer patients get what chemo?
Aromatase inhibitors
- Anastrozole
- Letrozole
Prevents peripheral oestrogen synthesis
Lactational mastitis treatment if breastfeeding does not improve symptoms?
10-14 days of flucloxacillin
Breast cancer with macroscopically grey, gelatinous surface?
Mucinous carcinoma
How do you manage a breast fibroadenoma?
Surgical excision is usual if > 3cm
What does a “snowstorm” sign on breast ultrasound suggest?
Breast Implant rupture
What is the chance of inheriting the BRCA1 gene
50%
What is a common breast condition in smokers with recurrent infections
Periductal mastitis
Treatment is with co-amoxiclav
What is Mondor’s disease of the breast
thrombophlebitis of a breast vein
what is the triad seen in gastric volvulus
vomiting
pain
failed attempts at NG tube insertion
