Breast Flashcards
Recall the aetiology of benign breast disease
Related to changes in hormone levels, fat necrosis results from trauma
Recall the symptoms of benign breast disease
Discomfort
Swelling/ lump
Discharge (NOT bloody)
Recall the 6 types of benign breast disease
Fibroadenoma Duct ectosis Intraductile papilloma Breast cyst Fibrocystic damage Sclerosing adenosis
What is another name given to breast fibroadenoma?
breast mouse
What is enlarged in breast fibroadenoma?
Lobule
What is duct ectasia?
Central duct hypertrophy
What is the biggest risk factor for breast mice?
Smoking
What is the main complication of duct ectasia?
Periductal mastitis
What is the management for intraductile papilloma?
Micrododechtomy
What is the management for duct ectasia?
Removal of all lactiferous ducts
What are the 2 types of breast abscess?
Lactational/ non-lactational
Recall the risk factors for breast abscess
Lactational: breast feeding
Non-lactational: smokers
Recall the symptoms and signs of breast abscess
Discomfort
Local inflammation
Systemic signs of inflammation
What is the most useful mode of imaging for breast abscesses?
Ultrasound, as this sees soft tissue
Recall the investigations that should be done for a breast abscess
MC&S of pus samples
US scan
