Breast

Question 1

What are some facts about fibromyalgia

Answer 1

Develops from a whole lobule

Mobile, firm, smooth breast lump - a breast mouse

30% will get smaller over a 2 year period

No increase risk of malignancy

If >3cm surgical excision

Question 2

Mastitis/ breast abscess features

Answer 2

Painful red, tender hot breast
fever,
Breastfeeding

Question 3

Management for mastitis?

Answer 3

Keep breastfeeding
Simple analgesia - warm compress

Treatment if systemically unwell - oral flucloxacillin 10-14 days - as most common cause is staph aureus

Breast feeding should continue during abx treatment

Mastitis can develop into breast abscess if left untreated and would require drainage

Question 4

Fibrocystic change features

Answer 4

Painful lumpy breasts due to hormonal changes- typically get before period