Breast / Lactational cyst Flashcards
1
Q
Features
A
A discrete asymptomatic mass that is;
- firm
- relatively mobile
- rarely fluctuant.
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
mammography
US (investigation of choice)
cytology of aspirate
Treat by draining with a fine needle.
Surgery rarely required.
3
Q
Lactation cysts (galactoceles)
A
These milk-containing cysts arise during pregnancy and present postpartum with similar signs to perimenopausal cysts
They vary from 1–5 cm in diameter
Treat by aspiration: fluid may be clear or milky
Consider possibility of malignancy
