title: Evaluation of common breast problems: guidance for primary care providers.
abstract: The evaluation of common breast problems requires an assessment of the patient's risks and symptoms and a thorough physical examination. When indicated, appropriate imaging studies should be done, the patient should be referred to a surgeon or a breast specialist, and operative interventions should be used.
authors.affiliation: Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cady
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morrow
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Lawson
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Winchester
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D016504:Breast Self-Examination; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D005348:Fibrocystic Breast Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D010808:Physical Examination; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary