title: Office evaluation of breast problems.
abstract: The primary physician's best and most dependable aid to diagnosis of breast problems is a thorough and careful physical examination. A methodical approach is described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001365:Axilla; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008327:Mammography; D008413:Mastitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010144:Paget's Disease, Mammary / Q000175:diagnosis; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D010173:Palpation / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis