Management of benign breast conditions. Part 1--Painful breasts.
This is the first article in a series on breast disorders with an emphasis on diagnosis and management in the general practice setting. This article provides an overview of the investigation of patients with a breast symptom and discusses the assessment and management of mastalgia.
Brennan
Meagan
M
NSW Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales. meaganb@bci.org.au
Houssami
Nehmat
N
French
James
J
D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral