Benign Breast Diseases: Evaluation and Management

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Dec;59(4):710-726. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000233.

Abstract

Benign breast disease is a spectrum of common disorders. The majority of patients with a clinical breast lesion will have benign process. Management involves symptom control when present, pathologic-based and imaging-based evaluation to distinguish from a malignant process, and counseling for patients that have an increased breast cancer risk due to the benign disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases* / classification
  • Breast Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases* / pathology
  • Breast Diseases* / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors