Breast Lesions

Question 1

Stages of female puberty?

Answer 1

Telarche- appearance of breast bud

Pubarche - appearance pubic hair

Menarche - occurs around 2 years after telarche

Question 2

5 Tanner stages of breast development?

Answer 2

1) preadolescent - elevation of papilla
2) Breast bud stage- elevation of breast and areola
3) Further enlargement of breast and areola with no contour separation
4) projection of papilla and areola to form secondary mound above breast
5) projection of papilla only with areola assuming the contour of the breast.

Question 3

Duration and treatment of neonatal hypertrophy?

Answer 3

Mini puberty in early infancy can stimulate breast development from first few weeks to 18 months.

No treatment required. *do not biopsy.