Condition- Breast Cyst

Question 1

What are breast cysts?

Answer 1

Benign fluid-filled sacs

Question 2

Which age group are breast cysts common in?

Answer 2

>35years especially Perimenopausal

Question 3

Describe the characteristics of breast cysts

Answer 3

• Painful masses
• Mobile
• Not fixed
• Smooth distinct border
• Firm to lax consistency dependent on pressure of fluid within it
• Multiple=> diffuse lumpy breast

Question 4

List some appropriate investigations for breast cysts…

Answer 4

TRIPLE ASSESSMENT

• Clinical exmation
• Imaging: USS/ Mammogram
• Core biopsy

To rule out breast cancer