January 2018

Breast X-Ray

What is the difference between a mammogram and a breast ultrasound scan?

Those attending a breast clinic most likely will get some sort of investigation. These two diagnostic investigations are quite different to each other. A mammogram is good at looking at the breast as a whole picture and therefore is useful as a surveillance tool. An ultrasound scan on the other hand is used more as a

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Onion

What is a fibroadenoma? Should I have it removed?

Fibroadenomas are the commonest cause of lumps in young women and are also known as ‘breast mice’. Young women’s breasts are usually quite dense and fibroadenomas can be found as part of normal breast architecture. The breast undergoes normal changes, becoming less dense as women get older. Hence fibroadenomas become less common with age. Having

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