Effect of age, breast size, menopausal and hormonal status on mammographic skin thickness

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Ulger H., Erdogan N., Kumanlioglu S., Unur E.

SKIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, vol.9, no.3, pp.284-289, 2003 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 9 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2003
• Doi Number: 10.1034/j.1600-0846.2003.00027.x
• Journal Name: SKIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.284-289
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/purpose: The localized or generalized skin thickness detected on mammography may reflect an underlying pathology of breast or a systemic disease involving the skin. The aim of this report is to describe the range of normal breast skin thickness in women using a film-screen mammographic technique.