Breast Cysts

Question 1

Breast cysts are benign, individual, fluid-filled lumps. They are the most common cause of breast lumps and occur most often between ages .. and .. , more so in the … period. They can be painful and may fluctuate in size over the menstrual cycle.

Answer 1

Breast cysts are benign, individual, fluid-filled lumps. They are the most common cause of breast lumps and occur most often between ages 30 and 50, more so in the perimenopausal period. They can be painful and may fluctuate in size over the menstrual cycle.

Question 2

Breast cysts are benign, individual, fluid-filled lumps. They are the … common cause of breast lumps and occur most often between ages 30 and 50, more so in the perimenopausal period. They can be painful and may fluctuate in size over the … ….

Answer 2

Breast cysts are benign, individual, fluid-filled lumps. They are the most common cause of breast lumps and occur most often between ages 30 and 50, more so in the perimenopausal period. They can be painful and may fluctuate in size over the menstrual cycle.

Question 3

On examination, breast cysts are: (4)

Answer 3

Smooth
Well-circumscribed
Mobile
Possibly fluctuant

Question 4

Breasts cysts require further assessment to exclude cancer, with imaging and potentially aspiration or excision. … can resolve symptoms in patients with pain. Having a breast cyst may slightly increase the risk of …

Answer 4

Breasts cysts require further assessment to exclude cancer, with imaging and potentially aspiration or excision. Aspiration can resolve symptoms in patients with pain. Having a breast cyst may slightly increase the risk of breast cancer.