183839 - How to Treat quiz: Breast disease in pregnancy and lactation

This education aims to assist GPs with the management of breast lesions in pregnant and lactating women. This education explores the breast changes, both physiological and pathological, which occur during pregnancy and lactation. Benign lesions and gestational malignancy are discussed.

The breast is a complex, highly specialised modified apocrine gland that is responsive to physiologic hormonal changes. In preparation for lactation and breastfeeding, the breast undergoes normal changes. The hormones that effect the breast can also affect accessory and ectopic breast tissue. Pre-existing breast lesions can also change under the influence of changes in circulating hormones.

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

• Continuity of care promotes quality and safety

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

• Pregnancy care
• Women's health
• Other