MANIFESTATIONS OF BREAST DISEASE

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Breast mass- a palpable mass in the breast is the earliest manifestation of the breast cancer-the most important symptom of breast disease
  • possibility of the mass to be a cancer is higher
  • if the patient is over 30 years of age
  • if the mass has appeared rapidly
  • if the mass increased rapidly in size
  • if the mass is solid and solitary

Nipple discharge -is a common symptom of variety of breast diseases
      • bloody discharge -typically in intraductal carcinoma or papilloma
Skin changes -may be present in the skin overlying the advanced breast cancer - infiltration of the skin may cause dimpling of the skin and ulcerations
      • lymphedema due to infiltration of lymphatics- thickening of the skin and pitted appearance called "orange peel skin"
Pain -painful lesion usually denotes a inflammatory disease, rarely an advanced cancer

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Category: Pathology Notes

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