Breast diseases
Breast diseases
Breast diseases are a group of conditions that affect the breast tissue. These diseases can occur in both men and women, although they are most common in women. Some breast diseases are benign (non-cancerous), while others are malignant (cancerous).
Pronunciation
Breast diseases: /ˈbrɛst diːˈziːz/
Etymology
The term "breast" comes from the Old English word "brēost," which means "chest." The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise," which means "lack of ease."
Types of Breast Diseases
There are several types of breast diseases, including:
- Breast cancer: This is a malignant condition that can develop in any part of the breast. It's the most common cancer in women worldwide.
- Fibrocystic breast disease: This is a benign condition characterized by lumpiness and usually discomfort in one or both breasts.
- Mastitis: This is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness.
- Breast cysts: These are fluid-filled sacs within the breast, which are usually benign.
- Intraductal papilloma: This is a small, benign tumor that forms in the milk ducts of the breast.
- Breast abscess: This is a pocket of pus that forms in the breast due to a bacterial infection.
Related Terms
- Mammogram: This is an X-ray picture of the breast used to screen for breast diseases.
- 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 diseases
- Wikipedia's article - Breast diseases
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