Fibrocystic changes (FCC) is not a disease but refers to a constellation of benign histologic findings. It is the most frequent female benign clinical breast finding.
FCC may also be ...
Obtain personal history of breast biopsy and family history of breast disease (benign or malignant). It is important to ascertain if the patient has a known family history of BRCA1- o...
After ruling out malignancy by means of examination and/or imaging and diagnostic procedures, FCC may not require treatment and often resolves with time.
Cool compresses, avoiding trauma, and...
Follow-up times are variable, depending on the clinical situation and pertinent family history.
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Barton MB, Harris R, Fletcher SW. The rati...
N60.19 Diffuse cystic mastopathy of unspecified breast
N60.09 Solitary cyst of unspecified breast
N60.29 Fibroadenosis of unspecified breast
N60.01 Solitary cyst of right breast
N60.11 Diffuse ...
FCC of the breast comprise a spectrum of histopathologic changes are a common finding in reproductive-aged women. The former term of fibrocystic disease is a misnomer.
Atypia, as demons...
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