Open AccessCharacteristics of Breast Masses of Female Patients Referred for Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound from a Saudi Primary Health Care Setting
Author(s) -
Nouf A AlShamlan,
Reem S AlOmar,
Omar Y Almukhadhib,
Saad Algarni,
Askar K Alshaibani,
Sara A Elmaki,
Malak Al Shammari,
Abdulaziz M Sebiany
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s298389
Subject(s) - medicine , breast ultrasound , overweight , bi rads , obstetrics , mammography , breastfeeding , menarche , breast feeding , body mass index , gynecology , breast disease , ultrasound , breast cancer , pediatrics , radiology , cancer
Breast masses are common among females presenting to primary health care (PHC) facilities. The family physician's role is crucial in detecting breast disease. Utilization of breast ultrasonography has been increasing recently as a diagnostic tool.