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?

A firm, irregular mass Signup and view all the answers

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

Keratin accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What can occur when a duct ruptures in a nipple?

A fistula tract Signup and view all the answers

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

A firm irregular mass develops Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with mammary duct ectasia?

It can be confused with breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a recurrent subareolar abscess?

It is a result of an intense inflammatory response to keratin Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of a ruptured nipple duct?

A fistula tract forms in the areola Signup and view all the answers

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

Pain or a palpable mass Signup and view all the answers

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

To rule out breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

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

What is the clinical significance of mammary duct ectasia?

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

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

What can occur when a duct ruptures in a nipple?

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

What is the primary concern with mammary duct ectasia?

What is a characteristic of a recurrent subareolar abscess?

What is a possible complication of a ruptured nipple duct?

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

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

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