Summary Boils are bacterial infections and occur frequently and mostly without a recognizable cause. Although they are caused by an inflammation of the hair follicles and can therefore occur in principle anywhere on the hairy skin, they are found more frequently on the face and in the genital or buttock region, where they are also … Summary | Boils
Adipose tissue performs important functions in the human body. A distinction is made between white and brown adipose tissue; with the brown portion being much smaller than the white portion. What is adipose tissue? Adipose tissue is formed from reticular connective tissue and occurs in various parts of the human body. There are two types, … Adipose Tissue: Structure, Function & Diseases
Lumps in the breast A palpable lump in the breast that cannot be moved can be an indication of breast cancer. However, a lump in the breast tissue can also be benign and does not necessarily have to be a tumour. Cysts are small fluid-filled blisters in the breast tissue, which can be more or … Lumps in the breast | Signs of breast cancer
Mammary sclerosis Another indication of breast cancer are newly occurring hardenings or protrusions in the breast. The palpable changes are often located in the upper outer quadrant of the breast and are caused by the rapid growth of the tumour in the mammary gland. In breast cancer, the skin above the hardened areas does not … Mammary sclerosis | Signs of breast cancer
Mammography In mammography, a special X-ray examination of the breasts, it is mainly so-called micro calcification foci, which are visible as soft spots on the X-ray image, that indicate a malignant event. This micro calcification can be an expression of tissue remodeling or a scarring process of the tissue or also of a growing tumor. … Mammography | Signs of breast cancer
What can be typical signs of breast cancer? Regular palpation of the breasts can give early indications of a malignant tumour. Nodular changes in the breast tissue can be the first signs of breast cancer or have harmless causes (e.g. cysts in the breast). Women who notice abnormalities should definitely consult a doctor, because the … Signs of breast cancer
Signs in men Men can also develop a malignant tumour in the breast. However, this occurs only very rarely. Approximately one percent of all breast cancer patients are men. As it is not a typical male tumour and the population is usually not aware that breast cancer can also occur in men, it is usually … Signs in men | Signs of breast cancer
