Fibrocystic disorders of the breast
The fibrocystic changes of the breast constitute a clinical entity that has no clear etiopathogeny, although it is thought that the persistent estrogenic stimulus may be the cause, but there are other hypothesis related to consumption of saturated fats and use of methylxanthines. The diagnosis is ba...
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Published in | Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico Vol. 66; pp. 362 - 366 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Spanish |
Published |
Mexico
01.09.1998
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Summary: | The fibrocystic changes of the breast constitute a clinical entity that has no clear etiopathogeny, although it is thought that the persistent estrogenic stimulus may be the cause, but there are other hypothesis related to consumption of saturated fats and use of methylxanthines. The diagnosis is based on the presence of breast pain and nodularity, usually before the onset of menses. General measures, as avoidance of methylxanthines, lower body weight and a firm brassiere are efficacious but some cases require biopsy to discard other problems and use of pharmacologic therapy as danazol, tamoxifen, or bromocriptine. |
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ISSN: | 0300-9041 |