Facts…. Breast cancer burden… The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2018 are: -About 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. -About 63,960 new cases of carcinoma in situ … Continue Reading
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common gynecological complaint for which women seek consultation with a Gynecologist. Following an examination, a pelvic ultrasound is routinely performed. The main purpose of the ultrasound examination is to determine a cause for the abnormal … Continue Reading
Pelvic pain in women, whether sudden in onset or of long standing is one of the most common symptoms that leads to a gynecologist visit. Following a physical examination and symptom assessment a pelvic ultrasound is often ordered. Ready availability, … Continue Reading
Screening for breast cancer starts in women at the age of 40. In women under the age of 40 who are not screened routinely, there are symptoms which should prompt a visit to your doctor to determine if further testing … Continue Reading
Breast pain is a common problem that affects 70–80% of women at some point in their lives and is most frequent in premenopausal women. The most common underlying cause is fibrocystic change, a benign alteration of the terminal lobular ductal … Continue Reading
Breast Imaging The Pink Door Imaging for Breast and Gynecological Imaging offers patients comprehensive breast imaging screening and diagnostic services. The Pink Door Imaging offers breast ultrasound, a non-radiological exam performed to identify tumors or abnormalities that may not be … Continue Reading
Discharge from a nipple in a woman who is not pregnant or breast feeding is an abnormal symptom. A study showed that about 3-9% of patients reporting to a breast clinic with a breast symptom presented with a nipple discharge. … Continue Reading
Skin Inflammation A patch of redness on the skin may be caused by many causes including eczema, an allergic reaction to fabric or body products, external factors such as exposure to an environmental agent, or result from an insect bite. … Continue Reading
A breast lump felt by a patient or on a clinical exam should always be further evaluated. A breast lump ignored or allowed to grow can lead to late diagnosis of breast cancer with consequent poorer outcome. About 5% of … Continue Reading
What is a Dense Breast? Dense breast is a term used in mammographic reports to describe the volume of fibroglandular tissue in the breast. There are four grades of density reported on a mammogram, the least dense is a breast … Continue Reading
