BREAST PATHOLOGY

Question 1

occurs when one breast  has a different size,  volume, position, or  form from the

Answer 1

Asymmetry

Question 2

3 breast anomaly: AIA

Answer 2

Assymmetry
Inverted Nipples
Accessory Nipples

Question 3

Accessory nipples

Answer 3

Polythelia

Question 4

• Can occur anywhere along the
mammary ridge
• Occurs in 2% of the
population
•

Answer 4

Polythelia (accessory nipples)

Question 5

Polythelia treatment is simple by

Answer 5

Excision

Question 6

• condition of
overdevelopment or
enlargement of the
breast tissue in men or
boys.
• The breasts become
larger. They may grow
unevenly

Answer 6

Gynecomastia

Question 7

• This is a normal variant, but new onset may represent malignancy or infection
• Can be corrected for cosmetic purposes however this may lead to the
inability to breast feed.
• Some inverted nipples can be corrected as well during childbirth or during the pregnancy period

Answer 7

Nipple
Inversion

Question 8

Clinical breast changes
LSSDPT

Answer 8

Lumps •Thickening •Swelling •Dimpling •Skin Irritation •Pain

Question 9

The
borders or
margins
of breast
masses
may be: COMINS
•

Answer 9

Circumscribed
• Micro lobulated
•Obscured
•Indistinct
• Speculated / Stellate
Lesions

Question 10

Shape of masses : ROLI

Answer 10

round, oval, lobulated, or irregular