Pathologies of Benign Breast Lesions Flashcards
What is the functional unit of the breast?
Terminal-duct lobular units (TDLUs)
What are the two layers of cells lining the ducts and lobular acini in the breast?
Inner luminal cells and outer myoepithelial cells
What is the most common benign tumor of the female breast?
Fibroadenoma
What is the term for non-malignant conditions of the breast?
Benign breast diseases/disorders
What are the clinical manifestations of acute bacterial mastitis?
Erythema
What is the most frequent lesion of the breast?
Fibrocystic changes
What is the term for enlargement of the male breast?
Gynecomastia
What is the most common cause of acute bacterial mastitis?
Local bacterial infection (Staphylococcus aureus / Streptococcus pyogenes)
What is the term for a non-suppurative inflammation of adipose tissue caused by trauma?
Fat necrosis
What is the term for a biphasic tumor with epithelial and stromal components?
Fibroadenoma
