Hughes, Mansel & Webster's benign disorders and diseases of the breast

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Edition3rd ed. / edited by R.E. Mansel, D.J.T. Webster, H.M. Sweetland ; with the collaboration of L.E. Hughes, K. Gower-Thomas, D.G.R. Evans ; with a foreword by H.S. Cody III.
Publication Info[Edinburgh] : Saunders,
Descriptionxiii, 353 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine 2009 [EBCCM09]
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Other author/creatorMansel, R. E.
Other author/creatorWebster, David J. T.
Other author/creatorSweetland, Helen.
Other author/creatorHughes, L. E. Benign disorders and diseases of the breast.
Variant title Hughes, Mansel and Webster's benign disorders and diseases of the breast
Variant title Benign disorders and diseases of the breast
Contents Problems of concept and nomenclature of benign disorders of the breast -- History of benign breast disease -- Breast anatomy and physiology -- Aberrations of normal development and involution (ANDI): a concept of benign breast disorders based on pathogenesis -- Approach to diagnosis and assessment of breast lumps -- Imaging of the breast -- Fibroadenoma and related tumours -- Breast pain and nodularity -- Sclerosing adenosis, radial scar and complex sclerosing lesions -- Cysts of the breast -- Duct ectasia/periductal mastitis complex -- Disorders of the nipple and areola -- Nipple discharge -- Infections of the breast -- Congenital and growth disorders -- Male breast -- Miscellaneous conditions -- Operations -- Psychological aspects of benign breast disease -- Risk assessment and management.
Abstract The latest edition of this modern classic represents the distillation of over 35 years of clinical experience and research in the Cardiff Clinic and is unique in its depth of coverage of the entire spectrum of benign breast complaints. It provides practical and detailed management guidelines and integrates pathology throughout. Relevant investigations are discussed and clear advice is given for the most effective treatment strategies in each condition, including dealing with treatment failures and recurring problems.
General noteRev. ed. of: Benign disorders and diseases of the breast / L.E. Hughes, R.E. Mansel, and D.J.T. Webster. London: W.B. Saunders, 2000.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780702027741 (pbk.)
ISBN070202774X (pbk.)

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