Fibrocystic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrocystic disease underlying pathology
A
Changes due to hormones
2
Q
Age group most vulnerable to fibrocystic disease
A
20-50 women
3
Q
Epi of fibrocystic disease
A
Most common benign breast disease
4
Q
Chronic breast changes that lead to fibrocystic disease
A
Multiple small cysts + proliferation changes
5
Q
Are fibrocystic lumps bilateral or unilateral
A
Bilateral
6
Q
Common location for fibrocystic lumps
A
Upper right quadrant
7
Q
Impact of menstrual cycle on fibrocystic disease pain
A
Worsens (esp 1 week pre menstruation)
8
Q
Is a fibrocystic cyst round
A
Yes
9
Q
Shape of fibrocystic cyst
A
Oval
10
Q
Is a fibrocystic cyst moveable
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Yes
11
Q
Is a fibrocystic cyst tender or non-tender to touch
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Tender
12
Q
Changes of cyst around period
A
Bigger & more painful
13
Q
Why is mammogram performed in fibrocystic disease
A
Rule out tumour
