Management of benign diseases of the breast

Abstract 

The majority of lesions that occur in the breast are benign. Despite this they are a major cause of concern of anxiety and morbidity to patients. It is important to recognize symptoms and signs, to exclude malignancy and manage appropriately. Breast lumps, nipple discharge, mastalgia, breast infection and gynaecomastia will be reviewed.

Keywords: Benign breast disease, breast infection, cyst, duct ectasia, fibroadenoma, gynaecomastia, mastalgia, nipple discharge, nodularity