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Breast Services

Try to learn more about your family's history of breast issues prior to your consultation.

The patient is given a thorough history, and a clinical examination is done to evaluate the breasts, armpits, and surrounding areas.

Following a test, you might receive the following advice:

  • Review for a subsequent appointment
  • If you are younger than 40, have an ultrasound of the breast done
  • If you are older than 40, you should have an ultrasound and mammogram
  • Sometimes a core biopsy is performed for diagnosis after imaging

Please bring all written reports and image films with you to the consultation if you underwent tests prior to it.

Breast cancer screening is possible via

  • Clinical breast examination
  • Mammogram of the breast
  • MRI of the breast

When a healthcare professional conducts an evaluation, it is called a clinical breast examination. It aids in the early detection of breast changes that could point to disease. It is advised for people 25 to 39 years of age. It is advised in conjunction with a screening mammogram for women over 39. It is recommended along with a screening mammogram.

A mammogram is a type of breast x-ray. It is done in two views for both breasts at the same time.

  • Mammogram screening is recommended for women between the ages of 40 and 75
  • It is recommended once every two years
  • Screening is best done at a single location so that following up with your mammogram images is simple and reliable
  • Screening mammograms are recommended on a yearly basis for those at high risk for breast cancer (those with a strong family history). Consult your specialist to determine your risk category
  • If you are yet to enter menopause, you should schedule the mammogram for the week after your period, when your breasts will be less tender and the procedure will be less painful

Breast MRI is a more sensitive screening and diagnostic tool, so it's recommended for women under 40. A mammogram's sensitivity decreases after age 40, so women at high risk for breast cancer (those with a strong family history) under the age of 40 and over the age of 25 should get an MRI breast as a screening tool. In the high-risk category, this should be performed annually at a minimum.

Some cases of breast cancer are linked to the presence of abnormal genes that can be passed down from generation to generation. The BRCA 1, BRCA 2, and PALB2 genes are three of the most well-known candidates for causing breast cancer. Genetic counseling and testing are recommended for those with a strong family history of cancer, particularly breast and ovarian cancer in female family members and prostate cancer in male family members. 

  • The tests determine if you have breast cancer-causing variants of the BRCA 1, BRCA 2, and PALB2 genes.
  • Contact your specialist if you discover you carry any of these abnormal genes, and they will discuss the various methods of lowering your risk and preventative measures you can take.
  • Being a woman inherently increases the risk of breast cancer, so even if you don't have abnormal genes, it's still important to get screened regularly.
  • It's important to consult a specialist before undergoing genetic testing to determine if you fall into the high-risk category.

  • Mammogram
  • Ultrasound of the breast
  • MRI of the breast
  • Freehand biopsy
  • Image-guided biopsy
  • Surgical biopsy

Surgical Excision of Benign

The removal of benign breast lesions is frequently performed as a day-case procedure, though you may occasionally need to stay overnight for observation. Under general anaesthesia in the operating rooms, this will be done. If you have a non-cancerous lesion and are advised to have it removed, you will be required to undergo a series of standard tests to determine your general health and suitability for anaesthesia. Each of these procedures typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes. Once the results are ready, the procedure's follow-up is typically performed in an outpatient facility. When you are discharged, you will receive instructions on how to take care of your surgical wound.

Total Duct Excision

A total duct excision may be recommended as a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for some types of nipple discharge, particularly when it is blood-stained and in women over 40. The procedure is typically carried out in a single day, but occasionally you may need to stay overnight for observation. Under general anaesthesia in the operating rooms, this will be done. To determine your general health status and suitability for anaesthesia, you will be required to participate in routine tests. Each of these procedures typically lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Once the results are ready, the procedure's follow-up is typically completed in an outpatient facility. When you are discharged, you will receive instructions on how to take care of your surgical wound.

Cosmetic Correction

The following may occasionally be observed following a breast procedure:

  • Possible pulling inwards of a region that results in a dimple on the skin
  • It is possible to pull the nipple laterally or medially
  • Different breast sizes may exist
  • Surgery scarring could result in breast distortion