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American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Breast Cyst Aspiration What is a breast cyst?... What is breast cyst aspiration?... When is breast cyst aspiration used? How is it done?... What are the benefits of breast cyst aspiration?... Can other problems happen because of breast cyst aspiration?... etc.   |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2005
Susan Klein |
Evaluation of Palpable Breast Masses Palpable breast masses are common and usually benign, but efficient evaluation and prompt diagnosis are necessary to rule out malignancy. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Lecia M. Apantaku |
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Screening Statistics on breast cancer risk, symptoms and recommended tests. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts Epidermoid cysts are asymptomatic, dome-shaped lesions that often arise from a ruptured pilosebaceous follicle. The minimal excision technique for epidermoid cyst removal is less invasive than complete surgical excision and does not require suture closure... |
Nurse Practitioner
November 2010
Dreadin & Mancuso |
Diagnostic breast evaluation: When to refer and what the results really mean Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in evaluating abnormal physical examination findings and assessing incomplete screening mammographic results. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Lecia M. Apantaku |
Breast-Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Surgical treatment of breast cancer has changed significantly in recent years. The preferred method of treatment for many women with early breast cancer is conservative surgical therapy. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Punch Biopsy of the Skin Skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tests for skin disorders. Punch biopsy is considered the primary technique for obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. It requires basic general surgical and suture-tying skills and is easy to learn... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000 |
Screening Yourself for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Women more than 20 years of age should know the signs of breast cancer and the best ways to find it early. How do I perform a breast self-exam? When should I have my mammogram? Clinical Breast Exam. Ultrasound exam. Breast Biopsies. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002 |
Minimal Excision Technique for Removal of an Epidermoid Cyst What is an epidermoid cyst?... Where are epidermoid cysts commonly found on the body?... Are there any problems or complications associated with epidermoid cysts?... What is the minimal excision technique?... Is the minimal excision technique always successful in removing the cyst wall?... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection Knee joint aspiration and injection are performed to aid in diagnosis and treatment of knee joint diseases. The knee joint is the most common and the easiest joint for the physician to aspirate. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2003
Omole et al. |
Management of Bartholin's Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess Bartholin's duct cysts and gland abscesses are common problems in women of reproductive age. The goal of management is to preserve the gland and its function if possible. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002 |
Joint Aspiration and Injection What is knee joint aspiration and injection?... How is the procedure performed?... Are there risks with needle aspiration and injection?... If I had a large amount of fluid removed from the joint, can it come back?... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Thomas J. Zuber |
Office Management of Digital Mucous Cysts Digital mucous cysts are solitary, clear, or flesh-colored nodules that develop on the dorsal digits between the distal interphalangeal joint and the proximal nail fold... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Schwetschenau & Kelley |
The Adult Neck Mass Family physicians frequently encounter neck masses in adult patients. A careful medical history should be obtained, and a thorough physical examination should be performed. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Milad Chrieki |
Echinococcosis -- An Emerging Parasite in the Immigrant Population Echinococcus tapeworms are parasites that infect dog species worldwide and occasionally are transmitted to humans. Most of the new human cases that are diagnosed in the United States each year occur in members of well-defined risk groups. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Randhawa & Fink |
Screening for Breast Cancer A case study and question-and-answer group on screening for breast cancer, based on the recommendations of the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Wrist and Hand Region In this article, the injection procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint, wrist ganglion cysts, and digital flexor tenosynovitis (trigger finger) are reviewed. |
AskMen.com
Sabrina Rogers |
Can Men Get Breat Cancer? Breast cancer isn't just a chick thing. Although it is about 100 times more common among women and is a rare cause of death in men, the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2004, approximately 1,450 American men will be diagnosed with this disease. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
George J. Bitar |
Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome: Guidelines for Early Detection Basal cell nevus syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. It is characterized by five major components. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000 |
Breast Pain in Women What causes breast pain?... How can my doctor find the cause of my breast pain?... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Ric Koler & Mary Mather |
Photo Quiz Evaluation of an Umbilical Lesion |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002 |
Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery?... How does my doctor know if my lump is cancer?... Why does my doctor check my lymph nodes?... What if I cannot have breast-conserving surgery?... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002 |
Punch Biopsy of the Skin What is punch biopsy?... What happens to the biopsy specimen once it is removed?... Are there any complications after punch biopsy?... What happens to the site where the piece of skin was removed?... How long before I will receive the results of the biopsy evaluation?... |
Managed Care
January 2005
Sharon Baker |
Breast Cancer Screening: Some Plans Do Better Than Others Some of the nation's best health plans are coming up with creative ways to encourage women to get mammograms. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006
Wolff & Wilson |
Putting Prevention into Practice Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. |
AskMen.com
September 30, 2000
Joshua Levine |
Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer is traditionally thought of as a female-related problem. Men, however, are as susceptible to the disease as women are. In many ways, the disease appears similarly in both sexes... |
Salon.com
June 20, 2000
Naomi Mendelsohn |
Choosing the knife Healthy women at high risk for breast cancer are choosing to have both breasts removed, even while doctors are advocating less invasive treatments for those who are already sick |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Breast Cancer Risk Related to Type of Hormone Therapy Although several studies have demonstrated an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women taking oral hormone therapy, the risk related to each of the various forms of therapy is less clear. |
Health
March 2008
Hallie Levine Sklar |
Your 40s Had a mammo yet? You're 40. Now get one every year. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2007
Anne D. Walling |
Mastectomy vs. Breast-Conserving Therapy for DCIS Breast-conserving therapy has become more common than mastectomies to treat breast cancer. A recent study compared the outcomes of the two treatment strategies. |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
Better Odds Against Breast Cancer New treatments for breast cancer are more effective, and easier to live with |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Ovarian Cyst What is an ovarian cyst?... What is a sonogram?... Are there any other tests I might have?... Do I need surgery for an ovarian cyst?... etc. |
Science News
January 25, 2003
Kendall Morgan |
Curbing Cancer? Low-Fat Diet During Adolescence Cuts Hormones, Possibly Breast Cancer Risk Cutting back on cheeseburgers and French fries could spare girls more than extra pounds. A low-fat diet also reduces young girls' sex hormone concentrations, a new study finds. The adolescent drop in hormones that are known to spur breast cancer in adults might stave off the disease later in life. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
If It Works for Breast Cancer... Studies are under way to see if promising strategies used against breast cancer can be used to fight other killers, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer. |
