Breast Diseases (eBook)

Designed in a small-format for practical reading and point-of-care setting use, this work presents the most up-to-date concepts on breast diseases. The main objective of this book is to propagate current knowledge of the most frequent breast diseases, being a quick reference, evidence-based manual covering the major clinical scenarios in mastology. The essence of the work can be summarized in the following sentence: 'access to maximum content in the least amount of time.'

The book contains data that will allow readers to understand and treat patients with different complaints and diseases. Each chapter presents a flow chart and a summary of the five major publications on the subject. This is unique in comparison with other books in this medical specialty.

Developed by a team of international expert specialists who deal with breast pathologies on a daily basis, the book also includes additional contributions from experienced, renowned professionals in interdisciplinary specialties related to the main area.

This book will be of interest to physicians who deal with breast diseases and wish to improve their knowledge through exposure to state-of-the-art data and best practices advice. It is also directed to medical students and residents in training within mastology.

1. Guilherme Novita obtained his Master's degree from the Medical School of the University of São Paulo (FMUSP). Coordinator of the Mastology Service of the Paulistano Hospital and Mastologist of the Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo, SP. Fellow of the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.

2. Antônio Luiz Frasson is holder of the Breast Group of the Oncology Center of the Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo, SP. Adjunct Professor-Doctor of the School of Medicine of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS). President of the Brazilian Society of Mastology (2017-2019).

3. Eduardo Camargo Millen is President of the Brazilian Society of Mastology - Rio de Janeiro Regional (2017-2019). Mastologist of the Cancer National Institute (INCA-RJ). Fellow of the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.

4. Felipe Zerwes is Adjunct Professor of the School of Medicine of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS). Coordinator of the Mastology Service of the Cancer Hospital Mãe de Deus, Porto Alegre, RS. Fellow of the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.