The gynecologist and the early diagnosis of breast cancer

RESUMO

The breast is a organ of reproduction and the diagnosis and treatment of certain breast conditions is the responsability of the obstetrician/gynecologist. We fully support the FIGO Committee for the Study of Female Breast who recently recommended that obstetricians and gynecologist world-wide include mastology as routine part of gynecologic education and practice. The teaching program should include all aspects of physiology and pathophysiology of breast disease, epidemiology, screening procedures, and follow-up of breast diseases. Every gynecologist should follow the guidelines for screening and early detection of breast cancer, and should be able to perform simple diagnostic procedures as summarized...