Mammology is the medical specialty that diagnoses, treats and prevents diseases of the breast. The mammologist is in fact an oncologist with additional specialization in surgery, endocrinology and gynecology.
🎗️ Breast cancer has a high chance of being cured, but the most important thing with this disease is early diagnosis. As prevention, it is recommended to see a mammologist once a year, even if you have no symptoms.
The mammologist can detect the following types of conditions:
- Benign or malignant tumors of the breast: sarcoma, lipoma, fibroadenoma;
- Hormonal disorders: gynecomastia, cysts, mastopathy;
- Congenital anomalies;
- Mastitis — inflammation of the breast.
Symptoms of breast cancer:
- Changes in the shape, consistency, size or appearance of the breasts and nipple;
- A lump, usually painless, in the breast or armpit;
- Bleeding or discharge from the nipple when it is squeezed;
- Crusts on the nipple.
INVENIA ABUS 3D Ultrasound Mammography
An innovative screening method, ideal for dense breast tissue, with remarkable precision in the early detection of tumors, and no radiation.
Comprehensive Diagnostic and Treatment Services
The SANCOS multidisciplinary team is ready for the complete management of breast conditions.
Consultations & Diagnostics
- Initial specialist consultation;
- Nutrition consultation for breast cancer;
- Dedicated psychological counseling;
- Conventional breast ultrasound;
- Diagnostic fine-needle aspiration (cytology);
- Core needle biopsy (trephine biopsy).
Breast Cancer Surgery
- Sectoral resection (unilateral/bilateral) under general anesthesia;
- Sectoral resection under local anesthesia;
- Breast-conserving surgery;
- Sectoral resection with radical mastectomy;
- Unilateral/bilateral radical mastectomy (+ lymph node excision);
- Surgical treatment of mastitis & excision of an accessory lobe.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Modern aesthetic options after mastectomy:
- Reconstruction with your own tissue (TRAM flap, DIEP flap, latissimus dorsi or gluteal flap);
- Breast implants (silicone or saline);
- Personalized combined approaches.
