Breast Self-Examination

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

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.750.100, F01.145.488.700.100

MeSH Unique ID: D016504

Entry Terms:

• Breast Self Examination
• Self-Examination, Breast
• Breast Self-Examinations
• Self Examination, Breast
• Self-Examinations, Breast

Previous Indexing:

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

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Self-Examination
Breast Self-Examination

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Health Behavior
Self-Examination
Breast Self-Examination