OBGYN #1 Flashcards
MCC Acute Mastitis
Staph Aureus
Symptoms of acute mastitis
Unilateral localized breast pain, cracked nipples or visible fissure, purulent nipple discharge, fever, myalgias, chills
Treatment for acute mastitis
- Supportive
- Anti-Staph ABX: Dicloxacillin, Nafcillin
- Continue breastfeeding
-Erythromycin if PCN allergic
Symptoms of a breast abscess
- Unilateral breast pain (symptoms of acute mastitis)
- Induration and fluctuance
- May have purulent discharge
Diagnostic for breast abscess
- Drainage via Needle aspiration
- I/D + ABX (Dicloxacillin, Cephalexin)
Congestive mastitis is
-Bilateral breast enlargement 2-3 days postpartum due to milk stasis
Management for congestive mastitis
- Breast drainage (manually or breast pump)
- If not breastfeeding, treat with ice packs, tight bras, analgesics and drainage
What is the MC benign breast disorder in reproductive age women
Fibrocystic breast changes
Symptoms of fibrocystic breast changes
-Multiple, painful or painless breast masses that may increase or decrease in size with menstrual hormonal changes (often worse prior to menstruation)
Diagnostic of choice for fibrocystic breast changes
US
What does a fine needle aspiration for fibrocystic breast changes show
straw colored or green fluid (no blood)
Treatment for fibrocystic breast changes
Supportive
Explain fibroadenoma of the breast
Benign solid tumor that is usually nontender.
-Firm, contender, solitary, smooth, well-circumscribed, freely mobile, rubbery lump in breast
-Does not change size with menstruation
Definitive diagnostic for fibroadenoma
-FNA: fibrous tissue and collagen arranged in a “Swirl.”
Treatment for fibroadenoma of the breast
-Conservative (observation, reassurance, and follow up)
Causes of gynecomastia
- Spironolactone, Ketoconazole, Digoxin
- Infants (due to high maternal estrogen)
- Hyperthyroidism, Cirrhosis, Klinefelter syndrome, large cell lung cancer
What is often the first line medication for gynecomastia if needed?
Tamoxifen (estrogen antagonist in the breast)
Risk factors for breast cancer
- Genetics: BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes
- Increasing age
- Increased number of menstrual cycles (nulliparity, late first pregnancy, early menarche, late menopause)
- Increased estrogen exposure (obesity, alcohol use, endometrial cancer, OCP)
MC type of breast cancer
Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma