Breast Disorders and Cancer Flashcards
What is the most common benign breast disorder in women aged 30-50?
Fibrocystic condition
What is the most common microorganism causing mastitis?
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
What is the lifetime risk of breast cancer for women with a BRCA1 mutation?
85%
What is the most common type of breast cancer?
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (80-90%)
What is the primary imaging tool for breast cancer screening in women over 40?
Mammography
What is the term for inflammation of the breast tissue?
Mastitis
What is the most common symptom of fibrocystic breast condition?
Cyclic breast pain
What is the primary treatment for a simple breast cyst?
No further intervention
What is the most common cause of malpractice claims in the U.S. related to breast disorders?
Missed diagnosis of breast cancer
What is the term for the milk-producing glands in the breast?
Lactiferous ducts
What is the primary risk factor for breast cancer related to estrogen exposure?
Early menarche (<12 years), late menopause (>55 years), late pregnancy (>30 years)
What is the term for the condition where breast tissue develops outside the normal breast area?
Polymastia or polythelia
What is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating a breast mass in women under 40?
Ultrasound
What is the term for the rare form of breast cancer that presents with nipple eczema-like symptoms?
Paget’s disease
What is the primary treatment for a breast abscess?
Drainage and antibiotics
What is the term for the condition where breast tissue does not develop?
Amastia
What is the term for the condition where breast tissue develops but the nipple does not?
Amazia
What is the primary risk factor for breast cancer related to genetics?
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
What is the term for the condition where breast tissue develops along the embryonic milk line?
Mammary ridges (milk lines)
What is the primary treatment for a complex breast cyst?
Image-guided core needle biopsy (CNB)
