Pathology of benign and malignant breast disorders

Radiol Clin North Am. 1995 Nov;33(6):1067-80.

Abstract

An understanding of the basic anatomy and pathology of the breast is necessary for optimal interpretation of breast imaging studies. This article discusses the normal anatomy and the pathology of benign, high-risk, and malignant lesions of the breast.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / etiology
  • Breast Diseases / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / etiology
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Hyperplasia / pathology
  • Sclerosis / etiology
  • Sclerosis / pathology