| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
Stop
& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
Quiz
& Evaluation |
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Clearly
we need more history and the physical exam, but before moving on let's
consider the possibilities.
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Fibroadenoma
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Fibrocystic disease
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Fat necrosis
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Simple cyst
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Cancer
What will help?
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Is the lesion solitary or are
there multiple masses?
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Is the mass movable or is it
fixed to surrounding tissue?
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Is there a history of injury
to the site?
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Is the lesion painful?
Evidence of inflammation?
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Is there dimpling or retraction
of the skin over the mass?
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Is the skin in the area of the
mass roughened?
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Axillary masses?
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Family history?
More history
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