Course Unit / Benign Breast Diseases and in situ Breast Carcinoma

Benign Breast Diseases and in situ Breast Carcinoma

Year
1
Academic year
2023-2024
Code
02049786
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 nodular and non-nodular benign breast diseases, mastalgia and respective epidemiology, incidence and prevalence. To know the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of the most common benign breast diseases. To identify specific cases of benign breast pathology and abnormal breast development. To know the borderline breast diseases and those with potencial for malignant transformation. To understand in situ carcinoma of the breast.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Nodular and non-nodular benign breast diseases. Mastalgia. Borderline breast diseases and pre-malignant breast diseases. In situ carcinoma of the breast. 

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 Melissa Kaptanian. Management of Benign Breast Disease, An Issue of Surgical Clinics, Vol 102-6, Elsevier, 2022 Bland and Copeland's The Breast, 6th edition, Elsevier, 2023. Bibliografia aconselhada durante a aula.