Diagnosis and Management of Breast Disease [Paperback]

Richard E Blackwell (Editor), JC Grotting (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0865424055 | ISBN-13: 978-0865424050 | Publication Date: June 13, 1996 | Edition: 1

Residents must now rotate through breast services and have part of their specialty board exam on breast disease. This directive, established by The American Board of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, impacts a physician's preparation for primary certification and recertification. This book will fill that need for the resident and practitioner alike, by providing the information needed to diagnose and manage breast disease. It will cover anatomy, physiology, functional breast disease, mammary dysplasia, benign and malignant tumors, congenital deformities, imaging, diagnostic surgery techniques, medical therapy, surgery, and reconstruction. Controversial issues such as hormone replacement therapy and breast examination will be included.

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Residents must now rotate through breast services and have part of their specialty board exam on breast disease. This directive, established by The American Board of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, impacts a physician's preparation for primary certification and recertification. This book will fill that need for the resident and practitioner alike, by providing the information needed to diagnose and manage breast disease. It will cover anatomy, physiology, functional breast disease, mammary dysplasia, benign and malignant tumors, congenital deformities, imaging, diagnostic surgery techniques, medical therapy, surgery, and reconstruction. Controversial issues such as hormone

Product Details

• Paperback: 338 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (June 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865424055
• ISBN-13: 978-0865424050
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,624,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)