chap 6 disorders of the breast Flashcards
the site for fibrocystic breast changes
bilateral; upper outer quadrant
Round, smooth, several lesions, cyclic, palpable
30-50yrs old
fibrocystic breast changes
treatment of fibrocystic changes
-aspiration and biopsy
-limit caffeine
-ibuprofen
-supportive bra
breast tumors most commonly located on
the upper outer quadrant
trastuzumab
antibody approved for breast cancer treatment
what age should begin annual mammography for breast cancer
40
used to confirm a malignant breast mass
DNA ploidy status
used to identify if a mass is benign or malignant
fine-needle biopsy
fibrocystic breast changes are basically
changes in tissue in breast
fibrocystic breast changes are caused by
an overgrowth of fibrous tissues in the connective tissues supporting the breasts
fibrocystic breast changes most common in ages
30-50
fibrocystic breast changes are rare in
postmenopausal women
thera management of fibrocystic breast changes
-diet and lifestyle changes
-supportive bra
-otc pain relievers
-limit salt
-limit caffeine
drugs for severe cases of fibrocystic breast changes
-bromocriptine, tamoxifen, danazol
-reduce the influence of estrogen on breast tissue
-lumpy tender breasts and feeling of fullness week before menses
-dull, aching feeling of fullness
-clear to yellow nipple discharge
fibrocystic breast changes
slow growing, benign solid breast tumors , firm, and painless
fibroadenomas
fibroadenomas most common in ages
15-30
treatment for fibroadenomas
watchful waiting, and cryoablation
infection or inflammation of connective tissue in breast that occurs primarily in lactating or engorged women
mastitis
causative organism for lactational mastitis are
staphylococcus aureus, hemophilus influenzae, hemophilus and streptococcus species, the source of which is the baby’s flora
breast self exam visual portion
-arms up behind head
-arms down at sides
-bending forward
lymphedema occurs in some women after
breast cancer surgery
