Breast Flashcards
What are the boundaries of the breast…
Mid line sternum - mid line axilla
2nd rib - 6th rib
Clinical presentation of breast disease…
Pain
Palpable mass
Nipple discharge
Mammographic abnormality
Define fibrocystic disease…
Lumpiness in one or usually both breasts
Symptoms of fibrocystic disease are…
Pain/tenderness in breasts
Hormone related changes
Calcification
What can cause fat necrosis…
fat necrosis often mistaken for cancer
Trauma to breast
What kind of condition is mastitis…
Inflammatory condition
Symptoms of mastitis are…
No amount of pain killer will help this it needs to be aspirated
Red, tender and warm
Name the triple assessment used for diagnosis…
Clinical impression
Radiology
Cytology/histology
(mainly in this order)
Define papilloma…
Growth in the ducts
Symptoms of papilloma…
Bleeding nipple and discharge
Define fibroadenoma…
a tumour formed of mixed fibrous and glandular tissue, typically occurring as a benign growth in the breast.
What are the 2 types of risk for breast cancer…
Modifiable (smoking)
Non-modifiable (gender)
What is early menache?
Early periods
Name the clinical presentations of breast cancer…
Lump Skin dimpling Changer in skin colour or texture Change in how the nipple looks Clear or bloody fluid that leaks out of the nipple
CIS means what?
Carcinoma in situ
