An Interesting Imaging Presentation of a Common Benign Entity: Fibrocystic Changes in a Postmenopausal Patient.
benign breast condition
breast pathology
fibrocystic breast changes
polycystic ovarian syndrome
postmenopause
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2023
Mar 2023
Historique:
accepted:
16
03
2023
medline:
19
4
2023
pubmed:
19
4
2023
entrez:
19
04
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Fibrocystic changes (FCCs) are common, often benign, breast lesions characterized by adenosis, fibrosis, and cyst formation. These changes are believed to be associated with fluctuating hormone levels and are predominantly found in premenopausal women due to higher levels of estrogen. Certain conditions that cause hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, have also been associated with an increased risk of FCCs. FCCs can occur in postmenopausal women on hormonal replacement therapy but are otherwise extremely rare. Although this condition is primarily considered benign, complex cysts presenting in a rare demographic warrant further evaluation beyond screening mammograms to exclude the possibility of malignancy. In this paper, we present the case of new FCCs in a postmenopausal woman and explore the radiology, histology, carcinogenic potential, treatment options, and potential contributing factors of the condition.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37073209
doi: 10.7759/cureus.36292
pmc: PMC10106097
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e36292Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Dang et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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