Estrogen and the postmenopausal breast. Mammographic considerations
Peck, D.R.; Lowman, R.M.
JAMA 240(16): 1733-1735
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0098-7484 PMID: 691171 Document Number: 128160
Postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy may produce changes in the breast demonstrable as cystic or dysplastic by mammography. Following cessation of hormone therapy, radiological regression of these changes may be seen. We suggest that in certain patients estrogen replacement therapy be discontinued in an attempt to reverse these dysplastic changes. Reliable radiologic as well as clinical evaluation of the breasts may be enhanced thereby, and if the presence of an associated malignant neoplasm is marked, it will be clarified radiologically and clinically.