Fibroadenoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the physical findings of fibroadenosis?
A
Single or multiple lumps in one or both breasts.
May be acutely tender esp premenstrually.
2
Q
Mammography appearance of fibroadenosis?
A
Dense fibrosis with micro-/macrocystic change
3
Q
Mx of fibroadenosis?
A
If malignancy excluded (using FNAC/mammography), reassurance primary mx.
4
Q
Demographic fibroadenoma?
A
Younger women; infrequent after 35-40y.
5
Q
Clinical features of fibroadenoma?
A
- Pain and other symptoms absent
- Well circumscribed lump
- Rubbery firm consistency
- May be highly mobile
- Hormone depenent
6
Q
How should fibroadenoma be investigated?
A
Triple assessment
7
Q
Treatment of fibroadenoma?
A
Generally conservative (serial observation). Consider if 2-3cm and growing on serial U/S (6months over 2y).
