Breast cyst

Question 1

In what age of women are breast cysts common?

Answer 1

35 to menopause

Question 2

What is a breast cyst due to?

Answer 2

Overgrowth of glandular and connective tissue in fibrocystic disease

Question 3

What does an overgrowth of glandular and connective tissue cause?

Answer 3

Blocked breast ducts leading to filling of the lobules with fluid and distension.

Question 4

How does a breast cyst present?

Answer 4

Smooth discrete lump (may be fluctuant)

Question 5

What is there an increased risk of in a younger women presenting with a breast cyst?

Answer 5

Breast cancer

Question 6

What is the management of a breast cyst?

Answer 6

It should be aspirated

Question 7

What should you do if the cyst is blood stained or persistently refills?

Answer 7

Biopsy or excise