Breast Care: A Clinical Guidebook for Women's Primary Health Care
Providers presents the expertise and protocols of the renowned
Breast Diagnostic Center at USC School of Medicine's Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology. A user-friendly reference for the
primary care physician, this book details the management of both
benign and malignant breast diseases. Topics include: * the
clinical examination and instruction for self-exam * mammography
for both screening and diagnosis, management of the abnormal
mammogram * lactation and breast feeding * diagnosis and treatment
of lumps, cysts, fibroadenomas * fine-needle aspiration and
ultrasound guided tissue core needle biopsy * evaluation and
management of mastalgia * menstrual and hormonal therapy effects on
the breast * the cosmetically treated breast * guidelines for
follow-up and surveillance An important section on consultation and
referrals reviews the roles of the radiologist, oncologist, and
surgeon and provides the primary care physician with the
information necessary to counsel the patient on the myriad aspects
of multidisciplinary treatment planning. The text includes more
than 100 illustrations and algorithms -- with 16 in color -- as
well as "Practice Guides" which organize the key practice points,
signs, and symptoms. This is a must-have handbook for all providers
of health care to women.
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