Breast Pathology

🎙️ Episode Description: Breast Disorders – From Benign Lumps to Carcinoma

In this powerhouse episode of PodBites, Sabin Fadlalla and Ghena Abu Sharia take you on a comprehensive journey through the entire spectrum of breast pathology—from quirky developmental anomalies to life-altering malignancies.

Get ready to explore everything breast—including anatomy, mammographic red flags, inflammatory conditions like mastitis and fat necrosis, and the nitty-gritty of benign vs malignant epithelial and stromal lesions. Whether it’s a painless lump, bloody discharge, or that tricky radial scar—this episode arms you with both the clinical intuition and histologic precision to tackle breast pathology with confidence.

💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ Screening pearls: Microcalcifications, mammographic density & BI-RADS demystified
✔️ Benign lesions: Fibrocystic change, papillomas, gynecomastia & the viral mnemonic “Every Happy Cat Runs Past Grass”
✔️ Carcinoma deep dive: DCIS vs LCIS, Invasive ductal vs lobular, and rare types like medullary, colloid, and tubular
✔️ BRCA genes, triple-negative cancers, and hormone receptor profiles
✔️ Stromal tumors explained: fibroadenoma vs phyllodes with the "leaf-like" clue
✔️ Breast lump approach: History, imaging, biopsy, and beyond
✔️ Rapid-fire recap + board-style practice questions to reinforce learning

🎧 Whether you’re prepping for exams or your next clinic rotation, this episode will help you master breast pathology one bite at a time.