Fibrocystic Breast Disease Flashcards
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Define:
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Benign fluid-filled sacs leading to lumpy breasts
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Aetiology:
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Usually disappear after menopause - related to hormone changes
3
Q
Risk factors:
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Obesity Late onset menopause later age for first childbirth Oestrogen replacement therapy nulliparity
4
Q
Symptoms:
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Small breast lumps with irregular indistinct boarder with a mixed consistency. Not fixed
Breast pain
Tenderness
Increased lump size and tenderness just before menstruation
5
Q
Signs:
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Fluid fulled rounded lump which shows symmetrical lumpiness through both breasts
May have nipple discharge
6
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Investigations:
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Triple assessment
Imaging will show they cysts but cannot distinguish between cystic masses and solid ones
Diagnosis confirmed on aspiration
