Breast Lumps/ Breast Disease/ Breast Cancer

Question 1

What is paget disease of the nipple?

Answer 1

Eczematous, non pruritic, dry scabbing rash to the nipple that proceeds to ulceration of the nipple and areola. It is always due to an underlying malignancy

Question 2

What is the ideal time of the cycle to examine a breast?

Answer 2

4 days after the end of the period

Question 3

If a breast lump is present what should you evaluate it for?

Answer 3

Position
Size and shape
Consistency (firm, hard, cystic, soft)
Tenderness
Mobility and fixation
Attachment to skin or underlying muscle

Question 4

How often should screening mammograms be performed and at what age?

Answer 4

All women between 50 and 70 should have a mammogram at least every 2 years

Question 5

What is the most common cause of a breast lump in a woman in her late teens to early 20s?

Answer 5

Fibroadenoma

Question 6

What is the most common cause of a breast lump in a woman between 35 and menopause?

Answer 6

Benign breast cyst

Question 7

What is the most common cause of a breast lump in a woman over 50?

Answer 7

Cancer

Question 8

At what age should mammography screening be recommended?

Answer 8

Women 50-69 and women 40-49 who request it