Genetic variation in genes interacting with BRCA1/2 and risk of breast cancer in Cypriot population. [PDF]
Inability to correctly repair DNA damage is known to play a role in the development of breast cancer. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of DNA repair genes have been identified, which modify the DNA repair capacity, which in turn may affect the risk
Daniel, M +9 more
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Intraoperative ultrasound for nonpalpable breast lesions – experience and operative time [PDF]
Introduction: The essential tools doctors need to diagnose breast cancer tumors at the early stages and with no clinical presentation are screening mammography and ultrasonography.
Valentin Ivanov +4 more
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Introduction Mammographic imaging can cause considerable stress and anxiety for some patients and may require someone to remain in the room during the procedure to provide both physical and emotional support.
Michelle Kostidis +2 more
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Basic Facts of Breast Cancer in Korea in 2014: The 10-Year Overall Survival Progress [PDF]
We, the Korean Breast Cancer Society (KBCS), present the facts and the trends of breast cancer in Korea in 2014. Data on the total number of newly diagnosed patients was obtained from the Korea Central Cancer Registry database, other data were collected ...
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Invasive (solid) Papillary Carcinoma of the Breast: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Papillary carcinoma is a rare malignant tumour of the breast with an incidence of 1-2% in the general population. The clinical behaviour of solid papillary carcinomas is generally indolent unless it is associated with invasion.
Leena J.B. +2 more
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Breast reconstructions: an evolutionary analysis of techniques and current state of the art [PDF]
Introduction: The cancer that most affects women around the world is breast cancer. If the harm that the active disease is capable of causing was not enough, after the cure, the consequences continue to torment the lives of thousands of women ...
José Carlos Daher +5 more
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Survival Outcomes of Patients With Breast Cancer Diagnosed Using Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy: A Nationwide Study From the Korean Breast Cancer Society [PDF]
Purpose: Breast cancer is mainly diagnosed using core needle biopsy (CNB), although other biopsy methods, including vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB), may also be used.
안성귀 +21 more
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Breast within a breast: a review of breast hamartomas
SummaryA 22‐year‐old woman who presented with a large lump in the left breast, subsequently found to be a breast hamartoma, is described. A full review is given of this rare and unusual benign breast lesion, which is likely to be recognised increasingly with the advent of mammographic screening.
J A, Paraskevopoulos +2 more
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Breast Volumes in Cancer of the Breast [PDF]
A method has been devised to calculate breast volumes from mammograms. This has been applied to mammograms from 42 women with breast cancer and 42 age-matched normal controls. No difference in breast volumes was noted.
R N, Katariya +2 more
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Tuberculous Mastitis Masquerading as an Inflammatory Cellulitis: Case Report [PDF]
Introduction: Tuberculosis mastitis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis. Clinical manifestations can be variable and unusual. Routine laboratory and imaging tests may yield nonspecific results making diagnosis challenging. Clinical details: A 33-year-
Sharmila Dudani +3 more
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