The pathophysiology of a fibrocystic breast is:
a. fluid filled sacs originating from the dermis and epidermis
b. fibrous tissue from glands
c. fibrous tissue caused by hyperplasia of epi-thelial cells in breast lobules or ducts
d. cysts extending from areola
C
The pathophysiology of a fibrocystic breast is the formation of fibrous tissue caused by hyperplasia of the epithelial cells in the breast lobules and ducts. The proliferation of the fibrous tissue deviates from the expected normal cyclic response to female hormone shifts during the menstrual cycle.
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