Abstract
The natural history of simple breast cysts is illustrated by our patient with multiple palpable cysts which disappeared completely over a six month period. Interval mammography is all that is required in these patients.
Highlights
A 52 year-old woman was referred for a mammogram because of a palpable mass in the outer quadrant of the right breast
I The peak incidence is between 40-49 years of age.The reason why cysts disappear is unknown but is probably due to changing oestrogen levels as they frequently regress after menopause
Screening programmes have demonstrated that more than 50% of interval cysts resolve within one year and by two years, two-thirds had disappeared
Summary
A 52 year-old woman was referred for a mammogram because of a palpable mass in the outer quadrant of the right breast. A repeat mammogram was advised after six months. This demonstrated that the previous cysts had resolved completely (Figure 2).
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