Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 85
BREAST EVALUATION FOR GYNECOLOGISTS
RATIONALE
The most challenging and important task facing obstetricians and gynecologists in the evaluation of breast symptoms is the diagnosis of a dominant breast mass. The use of sophisticated diagnostic tools to assure the patient of the nature of the breast mass is not required.
GOAL
Understand the common breast disorders inducing both benign and malignant lesions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l List the common benign breast lesions
l State the effect of hormones on the breast
l Describe the malignant criteria of breast mass
l State the outline of management of different breast lesions
l Describes physiology of lactation and galactorrhea
CONTENT
l Basic anatomy of the breast with lymph drainage
l Benign breast disorders
l Malignant breast lesions
l Management of common breast lesions
