Breast Flashcards

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Risk factors for breast cancer

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Previous breast Ca (single biggest RF)
Old age of parity
Low parities
COCP and HRT
Early menarche and late menopause 
FH (BRCA1 and 2 TSG) of breast and ovarian Ca
High socioeconomic class
Obesity
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Indications for mastectomy (6)

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  1. High tumour: breast tissue ratio
  2. Multifocal disease
  3. Recurrence despite WLE
  4. Patient choice
  5. Male breast Ca
  6. Prophylactic in BRCA1 and BRCA2 cases. Also complete axillary clearance
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