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Palpable breast lumps: An age-based approach to evaluation and diagnosis
South African Family Practice | Vol 64, No 1 : Part 4| a5571 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v64i1.5571
| © 2022 Francois Malherbe, Daniel Nel, Hunadi Molabe, Lydia Cairncross, Liana Roodt
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Submitted: 02 May 2022 | Published: 23 September 2022
Submitted: 02 May 2022 | Published: 23 September 2022
About the author(s)
Francois Malherbe, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaDaniel Nel, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Hunadi Molabe, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Lydia Cairncross, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Liana Roodt, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract
A palpable breast lump is a common presentation of breast disease to a general practitioner. Fortunately, investigation of most of these lumps will lead to a benign diagnosis. It is essential to have a clear and systematic approach when investigating a palpable breast lump to avoid over investigation with the resultant increase in healthcare cost and anxiety. This article will discuss an approach to evaluating and diagnosing a palpable breast lump in the primary care setting.
Keywords
breast lump; palpable; primary care; diagnostic guide; age-based approach
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