[Prescription of hormone replacement therapy. Review on the management with abnormal mammography]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 1999 Dec;28(8):808-16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Mammography must be performed before restauring RHT. We discuss the radiological contrindications before RHT, and the predictive positive value of malignancy for stellate lesions, round opacities, diffuse microcalcifications, cluster of microcalcifications. Ultrasonography is essential for differentiating benign from malignant lesions. Diagnosis strategy (clinical follow-up, fine needle aspiration, biopsy, surgery) depends also on personal and familial history.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Contraindications
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography