Clinical Presentations of Breast Disease

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What is the most common symptom reported by women with breast disease?

  • Recurrent subareolar abscess
  • A palpable mass
  • Pain (correct)
  • Nipple discharge

What is the result of keratin accumulation in a nipple duct?

  • Ectatic duct
  • Intense inflammatory response (correct)
  • Fibrotic response
  • Palpable mass

What is the clinical significance of mammary duct ectasia?

  • It is a rare condition
  • It is a common symptom of breast disease
  • It is a benign condition
  • It can be confused with breast cancer (correct)

What can be a feature of mammary duct ectasia on palpation or mammogram?

<p>A firm, irregular mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of squamous metaplasia extending deep into a nipple duct?

<p>Keratin accumulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur when a duct ruptures in a nipple?

<p>A fistula tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of keratin accumulation in a nipple duct?

<p>A firm irregular mass develops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with mammary duct ectasia?

<p>It can be confused with breast cancer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a recurrent subareolar abscess?

<p>It is a result of an intense inflammatory response to keratin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of a ruptured nipple duct?

<p>A fistula tract forms in the areola (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom reported by women with breast disease?

<p>Pain or a palpable mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of further evaluation in asymptomatic women with abnormal findings on mammographic screening?

<p>To rule out breast cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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