Breast and GU Flashcards
what kind of organ is the breast
an accessory reproductive organ
what kinds of tissue is the breast made from
glandular tissue
fibrous tissue
adipose tissue
what are the axillary nodes
central
pectoral (anterior)
subscapular (posterior)
lateral
what is the development of male breasts called
gynecomastia
who is at higher risk for breast cancer
females
age 65+
2 or more relatives diagnosed young
personal hx of breast cancer
mammographically dense breasts
biopsy confirmed atypical hyperplasia
genetic mutations (BRCA1 and HER2)
pt with avg risk should start mamograms at what age
40-44
what is the recommendation to start getting annual mammograms
45-55
what is the recommendation to get biennial mammograms
> 55
when is the best time to do a breast self exam
after menstrual cycle
what are the steps for breast exam
supine
raise arm on side you are palpating
use pads of first 3 fingers using gentle rotary motion/vertical pattern
use variable pressure
palpate nipple using thumb and forefinger
how to palpate the axillae
palpate 4 areas along mid, anterior, posterior, and inner aspects of upper arm
what are some abnormal findings of the breast
dimpling
fixation
edema
nipple retraction
what age does menopause typically occur
48-51
what is the position used for a pap
lithotomy
what is pediculosis pubis
crab lice
