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Breast Cyst Management
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Simple cyst: observe if asymptomatic. Complex: biopsy.
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Outcome
Decision
Breast cyst — type?
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Simple, asymptomatic → observe
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Simple, tender → FNA
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Complex → biopsy
Outcome
Observe; routine follow-up imaging
Decision
FNA aspirate?
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Non-bloody + cyst resolves → no additional management
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Bloody, persistent, or recurrent → biopsy + additional imaging
Outcome
No further management
Outcome
Image-guided biopsy; manage by pathology