Final Flashcards
1
Q
mammary ridge
A
- ridge of ectoderm begins in bilateral pectoral area
- extends proximally to axilla, distally to groin
2
Q
milk line
A
corresponding to mammary ridge along which supernumerary breasts or nipples form
3
Q
polythelia
A
supernumerary nipples
4
Q
polymastia
A
supernumery breasts
5
Q
poland syndrome
A
- failure of breast development
- may include absence of pectoral muscles as well
6
Q
BiRADS
A
0- incomplete, additional studies needed 1- normal or negative 2- benign findings 3- probably benign, repeat in 6 months 4- suspicious, needs biopsy 5- highly suspicious, biopsy 6- biopsy proven cancer
7
Q
fibroadenoma
A
-normal course is growth 1-2 cm then eventual involution
8
Q
mastalgia
A
- mild cyclic breast discomfort for a few days is normal
- severe disabling pain requires treatment
9
Q
cysts
A
- likely result from uneven involution of ducts and lobules
- treat if symptomatic or if diagnosis uncertain
10
Q
pre teen female breast masses
A
- breast bud even if unilateral
- no biopsy
11
Q
teenage male breast mass
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- pubescent gynecomastia
- will resolve
- can do ultrasound to reassure family
12
Q
teenage female breast mass
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- fibroadenoma
- follow with serial exam/ultrasound
- correlate ultrasound with menses
- no biopsy
- if enlarging or symptomatic, excise
13
Q
female 20s-30s breast mass
A
- still most likely fibroadenoma
- ultrasound
- needle biopsy if high risk or pregnant
14
Q
female mid 30s to menopause breast mass
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- multiple etiologies
- mammogram and ultrasound
- needle biopsy unless obviously benign
15
Q
middle aged male breast mass
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- firm, non-tender, and not directly below nipple then ultrasound and needle biopsy
- if opposite then consider ultrasound
