Management of Breast Diseases

by Jatoi, Ismail; Kaufmann, Manfred

• ISBN13: 9783540697428
• ISBN10: 354069742X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-03
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This multi-authored and comprehensive work provides a reference to the overall management of diseases of the breast (both benign and malignant). Pertinent controversies are discussed, and perspectives presented from both sides of the Atlantic. This highly practical guide serves as a reference for the wide range of physicians and surgeons who treat diseases of the breast.

Table of Contents

Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast	p. 1
Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities of the Breast	p. 37
Nipple Discharge	p. 53
Mastalgia	p. 69
Management of Common Lactation and Breastfeeding Problems	p. 77
Evaluation of a Breast Mass	p. 105
Breast Cancer Epidemiology	p. 121
Breast Cancer Screening	p. 131
Breast Imaging	p. 149
Premalignant and Malignant Breast Pathology	p. 169
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ	p. 181
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ	p. 201
Surgical Considerations in the Management of Primary Invasive Breast Cancer	p. 227
Sentinel Node Concept	p. 243
Breast Reconstructive Surgery	p. 261
The Role of Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Management	p. 277
Adjuvant Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer: An Overview	p. 297
Endocrine Therapy	p. 329
Chemotherapeutic Agents	p. 353
HER2-Targeted Therapy	p. 373
Inflammatory and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer	p. 391
Preoperative (Neoadjuvant) Systemic Therapy	p. 417
Metastatic Breast Cancer	p. 425
Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Critical Review	p. 451
Breast Diseases in Males	p. 473
Breast Cancer in the Elderly	p. 499
Breast Cancer in Younger Women	p. 511
Psychological Support for the Breast Cancer Patient	p. 543
Management of the Patient with a Genetic Predisposition for Breast Cancer	p. 553
Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer	p. 571
Design, Implementation, and Interpretation of Clinical Trials	p. 587
Structure of Breast Care Center	p. 629
Medicolegal Pitfalls in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management	p. 647
Index	p. 659
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