Question

A 50-year-old woman undergoes screening mammography which identifies a suspicious lesion (M5 - highly suspicious of malignancy). What is the next step in the diagnostic pathway according to NHS Breast Screening Programme guidelines (referenced in NICE CG80)?

Accepted Answer

Core biopsy or fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)

Answer

Clinical examination and counselling

Answer

Repeat mammogram in 6 months

Answer

MRI breast

Answer

Axillary node ultrasound

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman undergoes screening mammography which identifies a suspicious lesion (M5 - highly suspicious of malignancy). What is the next step in the diagnostic pathway according to NHS Breast Screening Programme guidelines (referenced in NICE CG80)?