A benign breast condition that includes dilation and inflammation of the collecting ducts is called
a. Ductal ectasia
b. Intraductal papilloma
c. Chronic cystic disease
d. Fibroadenoma
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A Generally occurring in women approaching menopause, ductal ectasia results in
a firm irregular mass in the breast, enlarged axillary nodes, and nipple discharge.
B Intraductal papillomas develop in the epithelium of the ducts of the breasts; as
the mass grows, it causes trauma or erosion within the ducts.
C Chronic cystic disease causes pain and tenderness. The cysts that form are
multiple, smooth, and well delineated.
D Fibroadenoma is fibrous and glandular tissues. They are felt as firm, rubbery, and
freely mobile nodules.
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