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Breast macrocysts.

L E Hughes, N J Bundred

    World Journal of Surgery
    |November 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Clinical macrocysts affect 7% of adult women and are now understood as distinct entities, not part of fibrocystic disease. While often managed by aspiration, recurrent cysts may indicate an increased breast cancer risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Breast pathology and endocrinology.

    Background:

    • Clinical macrocysts affect approximately 7% of adult women.
    • Modern understanding classifies microcysts and macrocysts as distinct clinical and pathological entities, replacing the outdated term 'fibrocystic disease'.
    • Cysts are now viewed as an aberration of normal lobular involution (ANDI).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the current understanding and terminology of benign breast disorders, specifically macrocysts.
    • To discuss the management and clinical implications of macrocysts.
    • To highlight the association between recurrent cysts and breast cancer risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current clinical and pathological understanding of benign breast disorders.
    • Discussion of cyst etiology related to apocrine secretion and hormonal stimulation.

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  • Overview of management strategies including aspiration and danazol therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Macrocysts are recognized as specific entities, separate from the historical concept of fibrocystic disease.
    • Cysts originate from an aberration of normal lobular involution (ANDI) driven by hormonal influences on apocrine epithelium.
    • Aspiration is a primary management strategy, with danazol considered for recurrent cases.

    Conclusions:

    • The terminology and concept of fibrocystic disease have been superseded by a more precise understanding of cyst formation.
    • While generally manageable, multiple recurrent cysts warrant attention due to a potential, albeit small, increased risk of breast cancer.
    • Further research into the link between recurrent cysts and breast cancer risk is indicated.