title: Evaluation of common breast masses.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville, FL 32610-0286.
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Bland
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Love
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D016504:Breast Self-Examination; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D010173:Palpation; D012307:Risk Factors