Breast Pathology

Front 1

_______ are very common in perimenopausal women. Are linked to hormone therapy. Can hide pathology. Can be aspirated if cause pain

Back 1

cysts

Front 2

_____ is a normal physiologic process of breast tissue that fulctuates under the influence of normal female hormonal cycles. Usualy diagnosed by biopsy. lumps and pain that fluctuate monthly is the sign that goes along with. SEVERE cases increase risk of breast CA>

Back 2

Fibrocystic condition
(numerous small cysts)

Front 3

______ is the MC SOLID lesion in the breast. No significant risk of turning into CA.

Back 3

Fibroadenoma
(posterior enhancement)

Front 4

______ are large well circumscribed lobular masses with rapid growth. Occur in women over 30. Malignant potential.

Back 4

Phyllodes Tumors (40% also have fibroadenomas)

Front 5

_____ are usually 5-10 cm and are uncommon.

Back 5

Giant Fibroadenomas

Front 6

_______ is an uncommon discrete abnormality that must be distinguished from diabetic fibrosis. Occurs in long term insulin using diabetics. Elliptical, hypoechic, ill defined lesion.

Back 6

Focal Fibrosis

Front 7

_______ becomes a malignancy with jagged irregular margins and shadowing

Back 7

Diabetic Fibrosis

Front 8

______ is rare and b9. Composed of fibrous epithelial and lipomatous tissue.

Back 8

Hamartoma

Front 9

What is the AKA for Hamartoma

Back 9

Fibroadenolipoma

Front 10

______ is a medium level homogenous thin capsule that occurs in older women

Back 10

Lipoma

Front 11

______ occur in the inframmamary fold axillary area or medial portion of the breast. Are very superficial.

Back 11

Subaceaus Cyst

Front 12

_____ is an epithlial proliferation within a duct and is the most common cause of bloody nipple discharge.

Back 12

Papilloma