Woman comes in complaining of a breast mass she found on breast self-examination

Woman comes in complaining of a breast mass she found on breast self-examination. You have performed a comprehensive assessment and conclude that it is benign.
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• Discuss the different types of benign mass.
• Discuss how do you differentiate them.
• Discuss the different types breast tissue sampling procedures done for these masses.
• Discuss the clinical presentations of malignant Breast Cancer.

Answer the specific question on the table above. Then, continue to discuss the 3 topics listed below for your case:

  1. An effective health assessment incorporates not only physiological parameters; please suggest other parameters that should be considered and included on health assessments to reach maximal health potential on individuals.
  2. Name the different family developmental stages and give examples of each one.
  3. Describe family structure and function and the relationship with health care.

Full Answer Section

         
  • Intraductal Papilloma: Small, wart-like growths that project into the breast ducts, usually close to the nipple. They can cause nipple discharge.
  • Lipoma: A benign fatty tumor that can occur anywhere in the body, including the breast.
  • Duct Ectasia: A condition where the milk ducts behind the nipple widen and their walls thicken, sometimes leading to nipple discharge, tenderness, or a palpable lump. More common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
  • Adenosis: A benign condition characterized by the enlargement of breast lobules with more glands than usual. Sclerosing adenosis involves hardened lobules.
  • Fat Necrosis: Occurs when fatty breast tissue is damaged due to trauma, surgery, or radiation. It can form a firm,

Sample Answer

       

Benign Breast Mass

   

1. Different Types of Benign Breast Masses

  Benign breast masses are non-cancerous growths that can occur in the breast tissue. They are common and do not spread to other parts of the body. Here are some of the most common types:
  • Fibroadenoma: The most common benign solid tumor in women under 30 (though they can occur at any age). They are made of both glandular and fibrous tissue.
  • Cysts: Fluid-filled sacs that are very common, especially in women aged 35-50. They can be single or multiple, small or large.
  • Fibrocystic Changes (formerly Fibrocystic Disease): This is not a single lump but rather a general lumpiness or thickening in the breast tissue, often accompanied by tenderness or pain, especially before menstruation.