Fibrocystic disease Flashcards
1
Q
Synonyms:
A
fibroadenosis
chronic mastitis
mammary dysplasia
cystic hyperplasia.
2
Q
Most common in age?
A
women between 30 and 50 years.
3
Q
Management
A
Mammography if diffuse lumpiness is present in pt >40
Needle biopsy if discrete lump is present
- and aspirate palpable cysts
Reassure that there is no cancer
Give medication to alleviate any mastalgia
Use analgesics as nec.
Surgically remove undiagnosed mass lesions
