Tiemann CIS- Breast Flashcards
1
Q
if atypical cells found on FNA, what to do?
A
must excise; could be cancer
2
Q
lobular carcinoma. What must happen after lumpectomy
A
radiation
maybe prophylactic chemo with reloxifen
3
Q
BIOPSY RESULTS
A
Benign
- Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic Changes
Atypical Hyperplasia
- 3-6 times increased risk of later invasive CA
Lobular CA in-situ
- Treated as a risk factor, not invasive CA
- 15-20% risk of invasive breast CA bilaterally
Ductal CA in-situ
- Treated the same as small invasive CA
Invasive CA
4
Q
management of fibrocystic breast disease
A
cut caffeine
wear sports bra
maybe some pain relievers
possibly bilateral mastectomy to relieve the disability
5
Q
why is a core needle biopsy better for breast mass?
A
get enough tissue to check for receptors and stuff
