I Fondamenti Clinici Della Diagnostica Precoce Del Cancro Della Mammella

Abstract

The principle according to which to an earliest diagnosis corresponds the best therapeutical result accounts for mammary carcinoma perhaps more than for other neoplastic localizations. Early diagnosis is facilitated by the slow local and lymph node spreading of the tumour, and by the easy inspection and palpation of the organ. For his specific biological, physiopathological and clinical preparation, the gynecologist is highly entitled to accomplish the important social task of detecting breast lesions, by two ways: the careful and systematic examination of the breasts in both obstetrical and gynecological patients, and the education of the patients themselves, who must be convinced of the importance of a periodical and adequate self-examination of the organ. The techniques of the physical examination of the breast, to be carried out by the patient and by the physician, are described in detail. A brief mention is given of the byoptic techniques.