Breast Disorders Flashcards
Fibrocystic change
Exaggerated response to hormones.
Most frequent lesions of the breast
Exacerbates in size during PM phase
Fibrocystic change presentation
Multiple, bilateral masses
Rapid fluctuation in size
Painful and tender
Fibroadenoma
Benign neoplasm is glandular tissue.
FIrm, rubbery, easily movable
Usually occur within 20 yrs of puberty
Fibroadenoma presentation
Non-tender Round or ovoid Smooth margins Movable Rubbery
Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
Generally ill, fever, pain
Skin redness, wedge shaped pattern
Burning sensation
Mastitis usually presents after?
3 months after delivery
Bug for mastitis?
Staph A
mastitis tx
Dicloxacillin or Keflex
Mastitis prevention
Breastfeed equally from both breasts
Empty breast completely
Stay hydrated
Good hygiene
Most common cause of spontaneous nipple discharge from a single duct?
Intraductal papilloma
Intraductal papilloma
Tiny benign wart-like growth inside breast duct that can cause discharge.
age 35-55
What foods can cause breast tenderness?
Caffeine
Chocolate
Salt