Fibrocystic change Flashcards
1
Q
What is fibrocystic change?
A
benign changes characterized by the formation of fibrotic and/or cystic tissue
2
Q
What are the clinical features of fibrocystic change?
A
Premenstrual bilateral breast pain
Tender or nontender breast nodules
Clear or slightly milky nipple discharge
3
Q
How is fibrocystic change diagnosed?
A
(Physical exam)
(US and mammogram) thick parenchyma, cysts and dispersed calcifications
4
Q
What is the treatment of fibrocystic change?
A
(Mild) No treatment
(Severe) oral contraceptives, tamoxifen , or progesterone
(Fine needle aspiration / surgery)
