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Breast cysts

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise breast cysts — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

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  • Most common cause of a discrete breast lump; affect ~7% of Western women
  • Peak incidence: ages 30-50, perimenopausal period; new cysts uncommon post-menopause unless on HRT

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