Advancements In Imaging Technology For Detection And Diagnosis Of Palpable Breast Masses

Keywords

Functional imaging breast mass; Imaging breast masses; Nipple discharge palpable; Palpable breast masses; Pregnancy breast imaging; Pregnancyassociated breast cancer

Abstract

Breastcancer is themost commonlydiagnosed canceramongwomenworldwide and themost common cause of cancer death in women. The most common presentationofbreast cancer is thepresenceofapalpable mass, whether noted by the patient during breast selfexaminationornotedduringclinicalbreastexamination. There are a variety of imagingmodalities now available for theevaluationofapalpableabnormality.Athorough understanding of the indications, risks, and benefits can help the clinician guide the patient through an appropriate, comprehensive imaging work up.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume

59

Issue

2

Number of Pages

336-350

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000202

Socpus ID

84965036140 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84965036140

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