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Benign Disorders of the Breasts

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90% of lumps in the breasts are found by who   by women during BSE  
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True or False: The majority of lumps found in the breast are cancerous   False. 80% of lumps found are not cancerous  
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When should women of menstruating age conduct a SBE?   3-8 days after end of menses (breasts are less congested)  
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When should post menopausal women conduct a SBE?   first day of the month or on any special day that is remembered  
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What detects breast tumors not detectable by palpation?   Mammograms  
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How small of tumor can a mammogram detect?   0.5cm  
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When do anual mammogram screenings begin?   40 years of age  
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True or False: Mammograms are the most efficient method for diagnosing cancer   False. An excellent source for screening & detection, but cannot diagnose cancer!  
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50% of women with breast cancer demonstrated no risk factors except for what?   Age over 50  
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What is the most common benign breast lesion?   chronic cystic mastitis / mammary dysplasia  
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What do Fibrocystic Breast Disease or Benign Breast Disorders result from?   Results from hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle  
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Solid benign mass of connective tissue & glandular tissue in the breast   Fibroadenoma  
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When does Acute Mastitis most often occur?   During lactation  
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What causes acute mastitis?   Bacterial infection  
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Who is chronic mastitis common in?   Obese women  
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What age range does chronic mastitis most occur in?   ages 30 - 50  
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List the causes of fibrocystic breast disease   Cause is unknown but thought to be related to an exaggeration or abnormal response of breast tissue to cyclic hormone stimulation  
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