Benign breast disease.
Benign breast disease is common with an estimate of over half the female population at sometime seeking medical attention for a breast problem. The clinician must prove that the woman with a breast problem (ie, tenderness, lump, discharge) does not have a malignancy. This is done using a history and physical examination and, when indicated, mammography, ultrasonography, ductography, fine needle aspiration biopsy, or excisional biopsy. A comprehensive breast center allows for an efficient and cost-effective workup for women with a breast problem. In this context, benign breast disease and preinvasive breast cancer is presented.
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D000465:Algorithms; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D003663:Decision Trees; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners