Breast disorders Flashcards
(15 cards)
what age group are fibroadenomas most common
<30
how would you describe a fibroadenoma
“breast mice” –> discrete, non-tender highly mobile lumps
give some features of a breast cancer lump
a hard, irregular lump. May be associated nipple inversion or skin tethering
what demographic is most commonly affected by fat necrosis
obese women with large breasts
what might precede fat necrosis
trivial or unnoticed trauma
describe the lump associated with fat necrosis
initial inflammatory response, the lump is firm and round but may develop into a hard and irregular breast lump
what is mammary duct ectasia
dilatation of large breast ducts
when is mammary duct ectasia most common
around the menopause
how does mammary duct ectasia present
a tender lump around one areola +/- green nipple discharge
what age group is most commonly affected by fibroadenosis
middle-aged women
how does fibroadenosis present
lumpy breasts which may be painful
symptoms may worsen prior to menstruation
what condition may present with blood stained discharge
duct papilloma
what is duct papilloma
local areas of epithelial proliferation in large mammary ducts
what type of breast lump is most common in lactating women
breast abscess
how does a breast abscess usually present
red, hot, tender swelling
