Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Breast Self-Examination

The inspection of one's breasts, usually for signs of disease, especially neoplastic disease.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The inspection of one's breasts, usually for signs of disease, especially neoplastic disease.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Self-Examination, Breast
  • Breast Self Examination
  • Breast Self-Examinations
  • Self Examination, Breast
  • Self-Examinations, Breast

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with disease /diag if discussed

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Breast (1980-1991)
  • Breast Neoplasms (1966-1991)
  • Palpation (1966-1991)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.600w.750.100w
  2. F01.145.488.700.100w

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NLM Classification

WP 815

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Breast Self-Examination. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016504. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016504
  2. Breast Self-Examination. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_self-examination
  3. Breast Self-Examination. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2525533