Breast Lesions

Question 1

Breast Cysts cxfx

Answer 1

A breast cyst presents as a painful or painless mass in the breast

Question 2

Breast Cysts may be related to________ and can arise ____ and enlarge_____

Answer 2

the menstrual cycle
suddenly
acutely

Question 3

Breast cyst Physical exam findings

Answer 3

Smooth
Firm
Discrete
Texture feels like a grape or hard mass

Question 4

Breast cyst dx + classification

Answer 4

Cysts are diagnosed as simple, complicated, or complex cyst via breast imaging.

Question 5

Simple cyst characteristics

Answer 5

Benign lesion

Well circumscribed

Question 6

Simple cyst management

Answer 6

May be aspirated if patient is in severe pain. If the cyst completely disappears after aspiration, no further management is needed.

Question 7

Complicated cyst: characteristics

Answer 7

Homogenous low-level echoes due to debris

Question 8

Complicated cyst: management

Answer 8

Biopsy is needed to confirm that it is benign.

Repeat imaging in 6 months to document stability

Question 9

Complex cyst: characteristics

Answer 9

Mass with thick walls
Septa
Cystic and solid components

Question 10

Complex cyst management

Answer 10

Biopsy confirmation is needed.