Jackson T, Carmichael C, Lovett K, Scott M, Shakya S, Sotak M. Approach to the patient with a palpable breast mass.
JAAPA 2022;
35:22-28. [PMID:
36069843 DOI:
10.1097/01.jaa.0000873772.13779.01]
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Breast mass is a common finding in patients presenting to primary care, women's health, or urgent care clinics. There are multiple etiologies that can cause a palpable breast mass both benign and malignant. PAs must know how to approach a patient with a palpable breast mass as well as what appropriate diagnostic evaluation is needed.
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