Course Unit / The Normal Breast

The Normal Breast

Year
1
Academic year
2023-2024
Code
02049742
Subject Area
Health
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
ECTS Credits
0.5
Type
Compulsory
Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Expository and interactive methods in PPT presentation. Discussion of clinical cases and problem cases. 

Learning Outcomes

To know the embryology, development and final anatomy of the normal mammary gland. To understand the physiological and functional mechanisms of the normal mammary gland and the hormonal influences during different stages of women´s life and throughout the menstrual cycle.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Embriology, development and anatomy of the normal female breast. Ovarian hormones and female breast. Breast semiology – medical records and physical examination.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Margarida Oliveira Figueiredo Dias

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 100.0%

Bibliography

Kirby & Bland. The Breast, Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases, 5th edition, Elsevier Health Europe, 2017. Bibliografia aconselhada durante a aula.