Breast disease
Breast disease
Breast disease (/bɹɛst diːˈziːz/) refers to any medical condition that affects the breast tissue. The term encompasses a wide range of disorders, including benign and malignant tumors, infections, and inflammatory conditions.
Etymology
The term "breast disease" is derived from the Old English "brēost" meaning "breast" and the Latin "dis-" meaning "bad" or "difficult," and "ease" from the Old French "aise" meaning "comfort" or "pleasure." Thus, it refers to any condition that causes discomfort or difficulty in the breast.
Types of Breast Disease
There are several types of breast diseases, including:
- Breast cancer: This is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. It is the most common cancer in women worldwide.
- Fibrocystic breast disease: This is a benign condition characterized by lumpy, tender breasts and is most common in women of reproductive age.
- Mastitis: This is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness.
- Galactorrhea: This is a condition in which a woman's breast secretes milk or a milky nipple discharge even though she is not breastfeeding.
- Intraductal papilloma: These are small, benign tumors that form in the milk ducts of the breast.
Related Terms
- Mammography: This is an imaging technique used to screen for breast diseases, particularly breast cancer.
- Biopsy: This is a procedure that involves taking a small sample of breast tissue for testing.
- Lumpectomy: This is a surgical procedure in which only the tumor and some surrounding tissue are removed from the breast.
- Mastectomy: This is a surgical procedure to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast disease
- Wikipedia's article - Breast disease
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