The presenting complaint in 70% of women with breast cancer is a lump, with 90% of all breast masses discovered by the patient themselves. The following information is intended for use as a guideline for the management of a patient with a palpable breast mass. ... Preventive Service Guidelines...
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Management of the patient with a breast mass varies according to age, history and clinical findings. Detection of a breast mass often creates anxiety for the woman and her family, requiring sensitive provider/patient communication.
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Breast Cancer Practice Guidelines [Collection of guidelines] ... Breast Cancer [Collection of guidelines] ... 1998 Update of Recommended Breast Cancer Surveillance Guidelines [1999]
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Any concerning breast mass that persists beyond one menstrual cycle should be referred for diagnostic mammography. ... For more information about the guidelines, or if you are interested in making changes or new submissions please contact: The Clinical Guidelines Administrator.
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Every clinician should have a systematic method to address a presenting complaint of breast mass. Although methods will vary, the essential components of the inquiry should follow basic general guidelines (see Table I ).
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It cannot be overemphasized that any postmenopausal woman not on hormone replacement who presents with a breast mass should be assumed to have cancer until proven otherwise. ... Table 2. Screening Guidelines for Women in Different Risk Categories...
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Description of Breast mass ... Breast mass: A mass in the mammary gland, either mobile or immobile. Once the mass has reached the size of a small garden pea, it can be detected by palpation. ... Breast Mass Referral Guidelines...
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MRI breast 2 MRI is not indicated in the initial evaluation of a patient with a palpable breast mass. None ... As with all age-related guidelines, pertinent clinical factors such as family history should be used to determine appropriate patient care.
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FIGURE 2. Algorithm for the management of breast cysts. Intracystic carcinoma, a rare occurrence, is readily identified if clinical guidelines for surgical biopsy are followed. Adapted with permission from Clare S, Morrow M. Management of the palpable breast mass.
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