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Breast Disorders in Female Adolescents
1Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Breast Diagnostic Center, Women's Hospital, Los angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 1, 1994
Summary
Breast cancer is rare in adolescents, but all breast symptoms require evaluation similar to adult women. This review covers screening methods like fine-needle aspiration and common breast conditions in young patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Breast malignancies are uncommon in adolescent populations.
- Despite rarity, breast-related symptoms in adolescents warrant thorough medical evaluation.
- Adolescent breast conditions encompass a range of benign and malignant possibilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of evaluating adolescent breast complaints.
- To discuss relevant screening techniques for adolescent breast conditions.
- To review conditions affecting the adolescent breast.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of adolescent breast health.
- Discussion of diagnostic procedures, including fine-needle aspiration.
- Overview of differential diagnoses for breast issues in adolescents.
Main Results:
- Adolescent breast masses require careful assessment, with malignancy being a rare but significant consideration.
- Screening modalities are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Various benign and malignant conditions can present in the adolescent breast.
Conclusions:
- All breast symptoms in adolescents necessitate comprehensive evaluation comparable to adult patients.
- Appropriate screening and diagnostic tools are vital for managing adolescent breast conditions.
- Understanding the spectrum of breast diseases in adolescents is essential for timely and effective care.