Benign Disorders and Diseases of the Breast

By L.E. Hughes, Robert E. Mansel, David J.T. Webster

Book Overview

By far the majority of women presenting with a breast complaint will be diagnosed as having a benign, rather than malignant, condition. Despite this, clinical and research interest has always favoured breast cancer, and few publications have attempted to cover benign breast disorders as an independent entity.

Now in its second edition, this critically acclaimed book provides practical and detailed management guidelines for the full spectrum of benign breast conditions. Relevant investigations are discussed and clear guidance is given for the most effective treatment strategies in each situation, including dealing with treatment failures and recurring problems. The underlying pathology and physiology is also discussed from the clinicans viewpoint, to help understand clinical presentations and response to treatment. The text is lavishly illustrated with colour and black-and-white illustrations of the highest quality, covering gross, and microscopic appearances, and a specialist section on radiology.Written by authorities from a world-renowned centre on benign breast disease.Provides a logical classification of the full spectrum of benign disorders
Colour and black-and-white illustrations help clarify presentation and diagnosisSpecial focus on treatment and management.
Foreword written Kirby I Bland (eminent US Breast surgeon)Highlights and details the radical changes in diagnostic methods of the past 10 years.Four new chapters, including psychological aspects and cosmetic surgery for BBD
New developments in molecular biology, which give insight into the processes underlying BBD, are covered.Geographical variations in BBD are compared and contrasted.
Clear new design and layout, with key points highlighted in boxes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702020699
• ISBN13: 9780702020698
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.3" x 9.0"