title: Breast carcinoma: an overview.
abstract: Breast cancer incidence in the United States is increasing, and the role of the gynecologist is becoming increasingly important in early detection of this common tumor of women. This article presents basic information on the anatomy and physiology of the female breast and their relationship to benign and malignant conditions commonly seen in clinical practice. An overview of detection screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast carcinoma is also provided.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D014481:United States