Periductal Mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
Painful subareolar mass in both sexes
2
Q
Cause
A
Squamous metaplasia of the nipple ducts results in keratin shedding and subsequent ductal plugging; duct dilation and rupture
3
Q
Synonymous terms
A
- Recurrent subareolar abscess
- Squamous metaplasia of lactiferous ducts
- Zuska disease
4
Q
____ is associated with 90% of cases
A
Smoking
5
Q
Treatment
A
Surgical excision of the involved ducts
