Fibrocystic and hyper plastic breast disease Flashcards
1
Q
Epidemiology breast cyst?
A
Usually occur later than fibroadenoma (35y+)
2
Q
Ix and Mx breast cyst?
A
Requires imaging.
Usually aspirated to yield straw coloured fluid.
3
Q
What is fibrocystic breast disease also known as?
A
Benign breast diseases: fibrocystic change, chronic cystic mastitis, mammary dysplasia.
4
Q
What is fibrocystic breast disease?
A
Benign breast condition characterised by fibrous and cystic changes in the breast.
5
Q
Does fibrocystic change represent an increased risk of breast cancer?
A
No.
6
Q
What are the clinical features of fibrocystic change?
A
- Breast pain
- Focal areas of modularity or cysts (often in upper outer quadrant)
- Frequently bilateral
- Mobile
- Varies with menstrual cycle
- Nipple discharge
7
Q
Rx fibrocystic change?
A
- Evaluation of mass and reassurance
- Mammography every 3y if >40y.
- Rx: analgesia (ibuprofen, ASA)
