Section: Module 3: Lesson 7: Disorders of the Breast | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org
-
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:- Understand the anatomy and embryology of the breast.
- Describe the epidemiolgical patterns of breast diseases.
- Emphasize the importance and methods of regular breast cancer screening for early detection.
- List factors that place individuals at risk for breast disorders, with consideration of population health impact and an understanding of social and environmental factors that can lead to disparities in health outcomes for patients with breast disorders.
- Describe symptoms and physical examination findings of benign or malignant conditions of the breast.
- Demonstrate the performance of a clinical breast examination and interpreting results.
- Discuss the steps in the evaluation of common breast complaints, including mastalgia, mass, and nipple discharge, with consideration for value-based care.
- Discuss initial management options for benign and malignant conditions of the breast, with consideration of value-based care.
-
Required Learning Resources and Activities
-
Read under the headlines: "Gross anatomy" ,"Embryology" and "Clinical significance" (12 minutes)
AMBOS - 2022
-
-
Read the entire article. (15 minutes)
GLOWN - 2009
-
-
Read the entire article. (9 minutes)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 2020
-
Read the entire article. (31 minutes)
BMC - 2020
-
Read the entire article. (24 minutes)
American Academy of Family Physicians - 2023
-
Read the entire article. (9 minutes)
A Cancer Journal for Clinicians - 2004
- Understand the anatomy and embryology of the breast.