Breast Cyst

OVERVIEW

A breast cyst refers to a benign condition where a literal cyst is present in the breast tissue.

A simple breast cyst is a benign condition, but can concern patients who can find it as a "lump" on self examination (source)
A simple breast cyst is a benign condition, but can concern patients who can find it as a “lump” on self examination (source)
WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation:

CLINICAL WORKUP

Ultrasound can reveal the presence of a fluid filled (posterior acoustic enhancement) structure with no echogenic debris/solid structures.

HOW DO WE TRAEAT IT?

In patients who desire treatment needs aspiration of the fluid in the cyst can be conducted (with the assistance of ultrasound).

ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS

This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.

 

Page Updated: 10.16.2016