Sclerosing Lesions and Fat Necrosis Flashcards
1
Q
what are sclerosing lesions?
A
benign proliferation of acini and stroma
2
Q
what can sclerosing lesions mimic?
A
carcinoma due to calcification
3
Q
two types of sclerosing lesions
A
- sclerosing adenosis
2. radial scar
4
Q
presentation of sclerosing adenosis
A
pain
tenderness
lump
5
Q
two names for radial scar
A
RS (star shaped)
CSL- complex sclerosing lesion
6
Q
what can occur within a radial scar?
A
invasive carcinoma
7
Q
management of radial scar
A
extensive biopsy needed
excision
8
Q
causes of fat necrosis
A
local trauma
warfarin therapy
9
Q
what is fat necrosis?
A
damage to adipocytes leading to infiltration of inflammatory cells causing fibrosis and scarring
10
Q
management of fat necrosis
A
exclude malignancy
11
Q
what are sclerosing lesions?
A
benign hardening of areas in the breast
