Fibrocystic Breast Changes

OVERVIEW

Fibrocystic breast changes refer to noncancerous changes to the breast that may give it an altered texture (lumpy or rope-like).

WHAT CAUSES IT?

This condition may likely be due to hormone change during the menstrual cycle that affect great tissues.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

In reality fibrocystic breast changes are not actually abnormal (even though they can be symptomatic).

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Risk Factors:

Reproductive aged women

Initial Presentation:

• Palpable breast mass (adolescent females or adult females)

History Of Present Illness:

Pattern of symptoms: typically these fibrocystic breast changes are most bothersome before a woman’s period.

ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS 

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Page Updated: 01.04.2016