10 Questions
What is the common presentation of periductal mastitis?
Vague nodularity, occasionally with brownish discharge, with cyclic pain
What is the likely cause of periductal mastitis?
Exaggerated cyclic changes in the breast in the menstrual cycle
What is granulomatous mastitis usually caused by?
Different diseases such as sarcoidosis, fungal and TB infection
What is the characteristic feature of traumatic fat necrosis?
Bruises, painless hard lump + skin retraction
What is the common age group affected by traumatic fat necrosis?
Middle-aged women
What is the usual presentation of a breast lump in periductal mastitis?
Vague nodularity
What is the characteristic histological feature of granulomatous mastitis?
Non-caseating granulomas centered around lobules
What is the term used to describe the characteristic changes in the breast tissue in periductal mastitis?
Fibrocystic changes
What is the frequency of recurrence of periductal mastitis?
Frequent
What is the commonality of periductal mastitis in women?
30-60%
Test your knowledge on breast pathology, including histology, hormone effects, common lesions, and breast tumors. Covers benign and malignant tumors, epithelial and stromal types.
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