Fibrocystic Disease Flashcards
What is fibrocystic disease and what does it comprise of (3)
Constellation of benign hormonally mediated breast changes
1) cyst formation
2) stromal formation
3) Epithelial hyperplasia without Atypia
What age group is fibrocystic disease common in
30-50 yr olds
what is fibrocystic disease related to
Hormones => Oestrogen
Mechanism of fibrocystic disease
Inc. oestrogen => Fibrosis
Is fibrocystic disease bilateral or unilateral?
Bilateral
what can make fibrocystic disease pain better?
Being on the pill can lead to less pain
Breast pain term?
Mastalgia
What is the investigation for fibrocystic disease
> 40 yr old
<40 yr olds
> 40 yr olds => Mammogram
<40 yr olds => Ultrasound
What is the treatment of fibrocystic disease (3)
Drainage of cysts
Birth control pills
Core needle biopsy
Does fibrocystic disease of the breast lead to increased chance of cancer formation
No
