Miscellaneous- Breast And Derm Flashcards
Sx of breast cancer list 5
Hard lump Itching Redness Nipple discharge Dumpling if skin Crusty
List 3 differentials for Brest cancer
Breast cyst Breast abscess Fibroadenoma Lipoma Fat necrosis
Who is offered screening for breast cancer
Women aged 50-70 every 3 years
What is a fibroadenoma
A benign tumour of epithelial origin
List 5 symptoms of fibroadenoma
Painless Smooth Round Well circumcised Firm Mobile
Which age group is fibroadenoma usually present in
Under 30s
Fibroadenoma 1st line and Gs Ix
1st line- uss
Gs- needle core biopsy
List 5 rf for breast cancer
Female Obesity Smoking FHx OCP HRT
Where are venous ulcers found
Found in gaiter areas
Medial malleolus
Where are arterial ulcers found
Lateral malleolous
Pressure areas- e.g heel
List 5 characteristics/Sx of arterial ulcers
Intermittent Claudiction Cold limb Absent pulses Thickened nails Punched out appearance
List 5 features of venous ulcers
Warm Irregular shape Hardening of skin Oedema Lipodemasclerosis
What is primary prevention
Focuses on eliminating risk factors for diseases
E.g vaccinations
What is secondary prevention
Focuses on early detection and treatment
E.g. screening
What is tertiary prevention
Attempt to elimainate disease
