Breast Diseases

Breast Diseases
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the breast is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the breast and surrounding tissues. It may be done in combination with mammography or ultrasound.

Breast Diseases
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Breast diseases such as breast cancer predominantly affect women. This is because male breasts are more rudimentary than female breasts, making them more resistant to cancer. Breast cancer is sometimes classified into several 'types'.

Previous history of breast cancer - women who have had breast cancer have a greater risk of developing it again.
Certain breast diseases - some types of breast disease that are found through mammograms indicate an increased risk.

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Valea F, Katz V. Breast Diseases. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007: chap. 15.

Valea FA, Katz VL. Breast diseases: diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 15.
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17,321 admissions to public hospitals for procedures on breast diseases in Australia 2001-02 (AIHW National Hospital Morbidity Database, Australia's Health 2004, AIHW) ...

ABC of breast diseases. Medical treatment of early breast cancer. I: Adjuvant treatment. BMJ, 332(7532): 34-37.
Cuzick J, et al. (2007). Long-term results of tamoxifen prophylaxis for breast cancer-96-month follow-up of the randomized IBIS-I trial.

Used to diagnose breast diseases, usually prompted by a lump, pain, thickening, nipple discharge, or a change in breast size or shape.
Used to evaluate abnormalities detected on a screening mammogram.

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breast imaging-diagnostic radiology that focuses on the diagnosis of breast diseases.

If you've been seeing your primary care doctor for screening up until this point, your doctor may refer you to a surgeon or another doctor who has experience with breast diseases and biopsies to perform the procedure.
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Some research has found that some benign (non-cancerous) breast diseases, including fibroadenoma and cystic changes, occur less frequently with the use of oral contraceptives.

For individuals with incision and drainage with or without biopsy, duration depends on site and size of abscess. Other breast diseases, infections, or a compromised immune system may impede recovery time.

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A past history of some benign breast diseases.
Lifestyle factors: little exercise; obesity after the menopause; excess alcohol.
Working night shifts.

See also: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Symptom, Surgery, Menopause