By far the majority of women presenting with a breast complaint will be diagnosed as having a benign, rather than malignant, condition. Despite this, clinical and research interest has always favoured breast cancer, and few publications have attempted to cover benign breast disorders as an independent entity.
Now in its second edition, this critically acclaimed book provides practical and detailed management guidelines for the full spectrum of benign breast conditions. Relevant investigations are discussed and clear guidance is given for the most effective treatment strategies in each situation, including dealing with treatment failures and recurring problems. The underlying pathology and physiology is also discussed from the clinicans viewpoint, to help understand clinical presentations and response to treatment. The text is lavishly illustrated with colour and black-and-white illustrations of the highest quality, covering gross, and microscopic appearances, and a specialist section on radiology.
Problems of concept and nomenclature of benign disorders of the breast. Breast anatomy and physiology. Aberations of normal development and involution of the breast (ANDI): a concept of benign breast disorders based on pathogenesis. The approach to diagnosis and assessment of breast lumps: the differential diagnosis and clinical assessment of breast lumps, and the triple assessment and organization of the breast clinic. The relationship between clinician and pathologist in benign breast disease. Breast imaging methods. Fibroadenoma and related tumours. Breast pain and nodularity. Cysts of the breast. Sclerosing adenosis, radial scar and complex sclerosing lesions. The duct ecstasia/periductal mastitis complex. Nipple discharge. Infections of the breast. Disorders of the nipple and areola. Congential and growth disorders. The mae breast. Miscellaneous conditions. Epidemiology and cancer risk. Geographical variations benign breast disorders in non-western populations. Operations. Cosmetic aspects of benign breast disease. Psychological characteristics of benign breast disorders.
Bold = Completely new chapters. All other chapters have been heavily revised.
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