Investigations Triple assessment – Clinical examination. – Mammography +/- Ultrasound, for over 35 years old. – Ultrasound for the under 35 years old. – Histology, If there is a palpable or radiological abnormality, a CORE needle biopsy is a...
Triple Assessment Diagnosis has to be as follows: 1- Clinical examination by a specialist. 2- Mammography and/or Ultrasound examination. 3- A special needle sample taken and send for microscopic examination. Fine needle is inferior with low reliability. 1- Clinical...
Management Plan After examination, investigation and biopsy results, almost full diagnosis should have been made. The Surgeon, in conjunction with the Medical Oncologist, should have a management plan for every individual patient. 1. Local control: management of the...
Malignant Breast Tumors Malignant Breast Tumors are not just one type, but different types, grades and different stages of growth. Malignant cell is a cell that misbehaves, divide and multiply at a very fast rate, consumes so much energy and performs no function. 3...