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