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Benign breast disease. Surg Clin North Am 2013 Apr;93(2):299-308

Date

03/08/2013

Pubmed ID

23464687

DOI

10.1016/j.suc.2013.01.001

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84875281912 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   64 Citations

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the benign conditions that affect the breast for the practicing surgeon. The authors discuss the diagnosis and management of a variety of breast pathologic conditions, including those associated with infection and inflammation as well as proliferative and nonproliferative disorders. The authors also offer their experience with the integration of nurse practitioners in the care of patients with benign breast disease.

Author List

Amin AL, Purdy AC, Mattingly JD, Kong AL, Termuhlen PM

Authors

Amanda L. Kong MD, MS Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Joanne D. Mattingly NP APP Outpatient in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Anna C. Purdy NP APP Outpatient in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Abscess
Breast
Breast Diseases
Breast Neoplasms
Fat Necrosis
Female
Fibroadenoma
Humans
Hyperplasia
Lymphedema
Mastodynia
Nurse Practitioners
Papilloma
Sclerosis