Benign breast disease. Surg Clin North Am 2013 Apr;93(2):299-308
Date
03/08/2013Pubmed ID
23464687DOI
10.1016/j.suc.2013.01.001Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84875281912 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 58 CitationsAbstract
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 PMAuthors
Amanda L. Kong MD, MS Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinJoanne D. Mattingly NP Nurse Practitioner Surgical in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Anna C. Purdy NP Nurse Practitioner Surgical in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AbscessBreast
Breast Diseases
Breast Neoplasms
Fat Necrosis
Female
Fibroadenoma
Humans
Hyperplasia
Lymphedema
Mastodynia
Nurse Practitioners
Papilloma
Sclerosis