The diagnostic evaluation - 01/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0889-8545(03)00050-0
Douglas J Marchant, MD ⁎
Program in Women's Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and The Breast Health Center, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island USA
Address reprint requests to: Douglas J. Marchant, MD, FACOG, FACS The Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital 101 Dudley Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905-2499Résumé |
Diagnostic evaluation is performed to confirm the diagnosis and extent of the disease. The evaluation begins with a careful history and physical examination. Major changes have occurred in the diagnostic evaluation of patients. Frequently the diagnosis is suspected because of an abnormal mammogram or ultrasound, and image-guided biopsies have all but replaced open biopsy. For the primary care physician, the best strategy is to refer the patient to a specialist or a multidisciplinary breast center.
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Vol 29 - N° 1
P. 31-41 - mars 2002 Retour au numéro
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