Breast and Skin Flashcards
m/c benign breast tumor: mobile painless breast lump
fibroadenoma
painful lumpy breasts especially before menstruation
fibroadenosis
bacterial infection of the lactating breast
mastitis
m/c malignant tumor of the breast
breast cancer
signs of breast cancer:
Breast lump, Retracted nipple, Edema, Axillary node, Sanguinous breast discharge, Tethering of the skin
Risk factors for breast cancer
Breast cancer in the family, Radiation, Exogenous estrogen, Age, Severe weight gain, Time of menarche and tobacco use
Flat lesion measuring less than 1 cm in diameter
macule
flat lesion greater than 1 cm in diameter
papule
raised lesion less than 1 cm in diameter
nodule
clear-filled blister measuring less than 1 cm in diameter
vesicle
pus-filled blister measuring less than 1 cm in diameter
pastule
lesions classic of acne vulgaris
comedones
lesions classic of impetigo
honey-colored crusts
lesion classic of acute eczema
red oozing rash in child
squamous cell carcinoma
chronic non-healing ulcer