• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.1005-1020
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• 2021

Breast augmentation is becoming more common, be it for cosmetic reasons or post-mastectomy. Multiple articles in the literature describe the imaging findings of various types of cosmetic breast augmentation. Some articles describe imaging findings for different types of post-mastectomy reconstructions. This essay aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for the multimodality imaging of various types of breast augmentations in native breast and post-mastectomy reconstructions. Familiarity with these findings will facilitate the detection of complications and new or recurrent breast malignancies in patients. With the extensive illustrations provided in this essay on normal and abnormal imaging findings of augmented breasts, readers will receive exposure that will facilitate effective practice.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5539-5542
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• 2013

There is a consensus among researchers about the fact that women should be familiar with their breasts but there is a lot of argument as to how to make them aware of what is normal for them. For over decades breast self examination (BSE) was advocated for the same but as an outcome of work conducted by researchers in various countires a controversy has been raised in the West. In a country like India, where breast cancer screening is not popular and limited resources are available we should question what would be the best strategy to make women familiar with their breasts to facilitate best use of BSE.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.2247-2254
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• 2016

Background: The incidence of breast cancer is rising in Oman, and the disease is diagnosed at late stages, when treatment success is limited. Omani women might benefit from better awareness, so that breast cancer can be detected early and treated. This study was conducted to assess Omani women's levels of breast cancer awareness and early detection practice, and explore factors which might influence these levels. Materials and Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted in 2014, including a quantitative survey of 1,372 and a qualitative assessment of 19 Omani women, aged ${\geq}20years$ from five Omani governorates using convenient sampling. Demographic information and scores for awareness levels were used in a multivariate regression model to investigate factors associated with awareness. Thematic analysis and interpretive description were used to analyse the qualitative data. Results: The overall means for early detection and general awareness scores were 0.58 (SD 0.24) and 0.46 (SD 0.21), respectively. General awareness was significantly associated with age, education, income and familiarity with cancer patients (p<0.05), while early detection was significantly associated with age, marital status and education. A majority of women (59.5%) agreed with a belief in 'evil eye' or envy as a risk factor for breast cancer. Women discussed various factors which may empower or inhibit awareness, including the cultural-religion-fatalistic system, personal-familial-environmental system, and healthcare-political-social system. Conclusions: The overall low scores for awareness and early detection, and the survey of local beliefs highlight a severe necessity for a contextually-tailored breast cancer awareness intervention programme in Oman.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.769-781
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• 2021

Purpose: Health literacy is a significant determinant of health and health behaviors such as cancer screening. Despite its significance, there are limited instruments available to assess health literacy targeting Koreans. The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of Korean translation of a validated health literacy instrument in cancer screening-Korean version of assessment of health literacy in breast and cervical cancer screening (K-AHL-C). Methods: A total of 555 women aged 20~65 participated in the online survey study. Of 52 items addressing five domains included in the original version, we focused on 36 items addressing three key domains closely associated with cancer screening: familiarity, health navigation, and comprehension. Results: During content validation, two items from the health navigation domain were removed, yielding 34 items. Using Rasch analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, we found the evidence of construct validity of K-AHL-C. The Korean version was also significantly correlated with measures of Functional Health Literacy scale, cancer prevention behaviors, and subjective health status, suggesting convergent validities respectively. Finally, K-AHL-C had acceptable reliability coefficients (α) ranging from 0.71 to 0.92 for each domain and the total scale. Conclusion: These psychometric properties support the K-AHL-C is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring Koreans' health literacy in cancer screening. Also it is expected to use the instrument to detect breast and cervical cancer early and improve the screening rate, and ultimately to contribute to the promotion of women's health and women's health nursing practice.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제84권5호
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• pp.1176-1180
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• 2023

과립세포종은 신경 또는 신경 주위 세포에서 생기는 드문 연부조직 종양이다. 저자들은 유방암 과거력을 가진 69세 여자 환자에서 액와부 과립세포종 증례를 보고하고 다양한 영상 소견을 논의하고자 한다. 초음파에서 왼쪽 액와부에 경계가 분명한 타원형의 비균질한 등에코, 고에코의 종괴였으며, 흉부 전산화단층촬영에서 대흉근의 바깥쪽에 경계가 분명한 타원형의 약간 조영 증강되는 종괴로 보였다. 초음파 유도하 조직 생검을 통해 과립세포종으로 최종 진단되었다. 추적 초음파에서 변화는 없었다. 과립세포종에 대해 잘 알고 있다면 조기 진단과 후속 관리를 용이하게 할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.12-22
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• 1996

세침흡인 검사는 촉지되거나 혹은 촉지되지 않는 양성과 악성 유방 질환을 인지하는 매우 유용한 방법이나 진단이 애매한 회색 지역이 존재한다. 1년동안 시행한 697예의 유방 세침흡인 검사 중 111예가 비정형적 혹은 악성이 의심된 다고 보고되었으며 이 중 조직학적으로 확진된 74예를 재검색하여 Masood 등 (1990)이 제안한 등급 점수표가 회색 지역을 줄이는데 유용한지 살펴보았다. 기술적 문제가 19예에서 나타났으며 나머지 55예 중 18예는 양성으로, 37예는 악성으로 조직학적으로 진단되었다. 양성 질환 중 섬유선종(5예)및 섬유선종의 성상을 지닌 섬유낭성 질환(3예)이 가장 많았고 악성은 대부분 침윤성 관암종이였으며 (29예), 관상암종(3예), 사상암종(2예) 및 점액 암종(2예) 등 분화가 좋은 암종들이 상대적으로 많았다. 등급 점수표는 회색 지역을 줄이는데 상당히 유용하여 29예의 관암종중 27예가 세포학적 악성 범주에 속했다. 그러나 분화가 좋은 암종은 7예중 2예만이 세포학적 악성 범주에 속했고 섬유선종 및 섬유선종의 성상을 지닌 섬유낭성 질환은 비교적 높은 점수를 보였다. 따라서 등급 점수표의 응용은 유방 세침흡인 검사에서 양성과 악성 병변의 감별에 매우 유용하게 이용될 수 있으나 분화가 좋은 암종들과 섬유선종의 진단에는 주의가 필요할 것으로 사료되며 유방 세침흡인 세포학적 검사에는 세포 병리 의사의 경험 및 유방질환의 세포학적 변조에 대한 친숙성이 강조되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.353-361
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• 2020

Objectives: An inadequate understanding of infertility can affect individuals' self-efficacy and ability to perform self-care; thus, reproductive health education is an important part of infertility treatment. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and educational needs of infertile women with regard to reproductive health. Methods: In this qualitative study, we utilized a content analysis approach. Purposive sampling was performed to ensure maximum diversity. In total, 23 individual interviews were conducted with 20 Iranian women with infertility and 3 key informants between July 2018 and February 2019 in northern Iran. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed using a conventional content analysis approach. Results: Reproductive health education needs were identified by analyzing interview data from 4 main categories: familiarity with the fertility process and preparation for pregnancy, recognition of infertility and expectations around seeking treatment, recognition of preventive actions associated with reproductive health, and correction of false beliefs. Recognizing the causes of infertility and understanding the different approaches to infertility treatment are among the most important educational needs of infertile women. The potential for neglect of health-related issues due to concerns about fertility and the maternal experience necessitates education about preventive measures for cervical cancer, breast cancer, and sexually transmitted infections. Correcting misconceptions, including those related to contraceptives and traditional medicine, can also help promote reproductive health. Conclusions: In infertile women, the educational needs associated with reproductive health are multifaceted. Satisfying these needs can help achieve optimal treatment results and promote reproductive health.