Breast disorders: a review for emergency physicians.
Breast complaints are a common reason for women to seek medical attention. While true emergencies involving the breast are rare, the fact that one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer increases the sense of urgency for patients presenting with concerns related to the breast. This article reviews the evaluation and treatment of true breast emergencies as well as less urgent but more common concerns relating to the breast such as trauma, infection, pain, discharge, postoperative problems, complications of breast cancer, and use of medications by lactating women.
Givens
Melissa L
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San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas 78234, USA.
Luszczak
Michael
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D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001942:Breast Feeding; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D000075202:Contraindications; D004358:Drug Therapy; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008413:Mastitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy