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In ICD-10 the condition is called diffuse cystic mastopathy, or, if there is epithelial proliferation, fibrosclerosis of breast. [26] Other names for the condition include chronic cystic mastitis, fibrocystic mastopathy and mammary dysplasia. [27] The condition has also been named after several people (see eponyms below).
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N60-N64 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category ...
Breast cancer makes up about 10% of breast masses. [1] Diagnosis is typically by examination, medical imaging, and tissue biopsy. [2] Tissue biopsy is often by fine needle aspiration biopsy. [3] Repeated examination may be required. [2] Treatment depends on the underlying cause. [1] It may vary from simple pain medication to surgical removal. [1]
Mammary duct ectasia can mimic breast cancer. It is a disorder of peri- or post-menopausal age. [3] Duct ectasia syndrome is a synonym for nonpuerperal mastitis, but the term has also been occasionally used to describe special cases of fibrocystic diseases or mastalgia or as a wastebasket definition of benign breast disease.
A breast tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue in the breast as a result of neoplasia. A breast neoplasm may be benign, as in fibroadenoma, or it may be malignant, in which case it is termed breast cancer. Either case commonly presents as a breast lump. Approximately 7% of breast lumps are fibroadenomas and 10% are breast cancer, the rest being ...
Danazol, sold as Danocrine and other brand names, is a medication used in the treatment of endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, hereditary angioedema and other conditions. [9] [2] [10] [11] [12] It is taken by mouth. [2] The use of danazol is limited by masculinizing side effects such as acne, excessive hair growth, and voice deepening.
After a double mastectomy, breast cancer survivor Christina Miner opted out of reconstructive surgery. Here’s what she wants you to know, why she stayed flat. ‘I Went Flat After Breast Cancer ...
Complex fibroadenomas may increase the risk of breast cancer slightly. [4] In the male breast, fibroepithelial tumors are very rare, and are mostly phyllodes tumors. Exceptionally rare case reports exist of fibroadenomas in the male breast; however, these cases may be associated with antiandrogen treatment. [5]