Breast Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for breast cancer
A
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
2
Q
Indications for mastectomy (6)
A
- High tumour: breast tissue ratio
- Multifocal disease
- Recurrence despite WLE
- Patient choice
- Male breast Ca
- Prophylactic in BRCA1 and BRCA2 cases. Also complete axillary clearance