Fat necrosis of the breast Flashcards
1
Q
What causes fat necrosis of the breast?
A
Blunt trauma e.g. seatbelt injury/ trivial trauma
Many can’t recall the trauma
2
Q
In which patients does fat necrosis more commonly occur?
A
Older, overweight women
3
Q
Describe of appearance fat necrosis
A
Ill-defined, firm, non-tender breast mass
Skin retraction, erythema +/or bruises
Often periareolar
4
Q
What may fat necrosis mimic?
A
Breast cancer
5
Q
Describe progression in appearance of fat necrosis
A
Firm, round lump –> hard, irregular lump
6
Q
Describe investigations for fat necrosis
A
Triple assessment (as can mimic breast ca)
7
Q
Describe management of fat necrosis
A
Self-resolving
Surgical excision if malignancy can not be r/o
