Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and growth hormones play a significant role in breast development. The breast consists of 15-20 lobules, which are glandular structures that produce milk, as well as ducts that transport the produced milk to the nipple.
MOREBreast cancer develops when there is uncontrolled growth of the structure that forms the milk ducts and glands in the breast. Breast cancer is estrogen-dependent and is an endocrine tumor. In Turkey, breast cancer is among the top 10 most frequently occurring cancer types in women.
MOREBreast cancer surgery refers to surgical operations performed as part of breast cancer treatment. The treatment of breast cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach involving several departments. Breast cancer surgeries can vary depending on the size and stage of the cancer, as well as individual patient factors.
MOREMeme kanseri evreleri 0’dan 4’e kadar sınıflandırılır. Bu evreleme tümörün büyüklüğü, koltuk altı lenf bezlerinin tutulumu, meme derisinin tutulumu ve uzak organ yayılımının (metastaz) olup olmadığına göre evreleme yapılır.
MOREMemede kitle, hastanın kendi kendine meme muayenesi sırasında, doktorun muayene sırasında ya da yapılan tetkikler sırasında memede fark edilen lezyonlara (yumru) denir. Meme kitlelerinin büyük çoğunluğu iyi huylu kitlelerdir.
MOREThe thyroid is a hormone-producing gland located above the trachea, weighing 15-20 grams and consisting of two main lobes. It is a well-vascularized organ. The thyroid produces hormones, which must be at normal levels in the human body. Overproduction or underproduction of these hormones is undesirable and requires treatment.
MORELaser treatment for pilonidal sinus (ingrown hair) can be performed on selected and suitable patients. The pilonidal sinus disease should not be advanced (complicated). The treatment involves thoroughly cleaning and properly curetting the pilonidal sinus cavity, followed by treating this not very large cavity with a laser probe.
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