evaluation of common breast masses.

NLM AIDSLINE Evaluation of common breast masses. Bland KI; Love N; Department of Surgery, J. Hillis Miller Health
January 30, 1993

Postgrad Med. 1992 Oct;92(5):95-7, 101-2, 105-7 passim. Unique Most breast lesions, including those that are malignant, are found by women themselves, which emphasizes the importance of breast self-examination. Comprehensive knowledge of breast anatomy and the characteristics that suggest that a mass is benign or suspicious aids primary care physicians in choosing the proper sequence of action. Drs Bland and Love discuss the common breast lesions and provide a detailed algorithm for management. Adult Biopsy, Needle Breast Diseases/*DIAGNOSIS Breast Neoplasms/DIAGNOSIS Breast Self-Examination Diagnosis, Differential Female Human Mammography Middle Age Palpation Risk Factors JOURNAL ARTICLE

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