Breast imaging in the transgender patient

Breast imaging in the transgender patient

Limited information exists regarding breast health in the transgender population. In this article, we review transgender terminology, barriers faced by transgender patients, current breast care screening recommendations, and normal and abnormal imaging findings in this population. Health disparities...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2014-05, Vol.202 (5), p.1149-1156
Hauptverfasser: Phillips, Jordana, Fein-Zachary, Valerie J, Mehta, Tejas S, Littlehale, Nancy, Venkataraman, Shambhavi, Slanetz, Priscilla J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Breast Diseases - diagnosis
Breast Diseases - etiology
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Transsexualism - complications
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Zusammenfassung:Limited information exists regarding breast health in the transgender population. In this article, we review transgender terminology, barriers faced by transgender patients, current breast care screening recommendations, and normal and abnormal imaging findings in this population. Health disparities in the transgender population continue. Educating physicians on the breast health care needs of transgender patients is important for improving their care.
ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/AJR.13.10810