Articles on breast care

The latest medical news, expert views on key health issues, as well as advice on disease prevention and management.

Mammology

Fibroadenoma of the breast

Marina Virko  8 minutes
Fibroadenoma of the breast

Among the problems related to the mammary glands, mastopathy is the most common. The disease comes in a number of types. In young girls until the age of 35, fibroadenoma of the mammary gland is common. The condition may not be disturbing for an extended period. In some cases, pain occurs in the latter half of the menstrual cycle under the influence of altered hormonal levels.

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Mammology

Fibrocystic mastopathy: symptoms and treatment

Marina Virko  7 minutes
Fibrocystic mastopathy: symptoms and treatment

Mastopathy is a benign disease of the mammary glands, which is accompanied by changes in the glandular breast tissue. The condition affects 50-80% of women of childbearing age, mainly from 30 to 50 years, and is manifested by cycle-dependent breast swelling and pain, ending up with the formation of nodes and cysts. What options can modern breast care offer for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease?

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Mammology

Gynecomastia in men

Marina Virko  9 minutes
Gynecomastia in men

Fat deposits in the breast area are often found in severely overweight men. But, in addition to this, breast enlargement can indicate serious disorders in the male body. The condition is called gynecomastia. In the case of tissue overgrowth, it is important to see an experienced doctor to determine the exact cause of gynecomastia, and to select an effective treatment based on it.

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Mammology

Breast needle biopsy

Marina Virko  7 minutes
Breast needle biopsy

Breast biopsy is a diagnostic procedure aimed at obtaining the contents of an abnormal mass in the breast for histological examination using a needle. It is a minimally invasive and highly informative method. In certain cases, breast biopsy is performed for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. The procedure allows the doctor to determine the type of neoplasm and, based on this, determine the treatment strategy.

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Mammology

Whan is mammography with tomosynthesis

Oleg Gluz  Reviews — 2  5 minutes
Whan is mammography with tomosynthesis

Mammography with tomosynthesis is an advanced method of breast examinations, allowing detailed three-dimensional visualization.

In this post our expert discusses all the pros and cons, indications and contraindications.

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Mammology

Digital mammography

Oleg Gluz  Reviews — 2  4 minutes
Digital mammography

This article explains how digital mammography differs from other breast exams. It clarifies when digital mammography is preferable, and what its advantages are in getting a second opinion.

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Mammology

What is a breast care specialist?

Oleg Gluz  4 minutes
What is a breast care specialist?

Breast problems need to be taken quite seriously. How often should I visit a field-specific physician? What preventive actions are appropriate? How can modern mastology help in disease detection? All these issues are dealt with in our post about the key features of breast care specialist work. 

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