A 55-year-old woman presents to the GP with a new breast lump discovered 1 week ago. On examination, there is a 2 cm firm, irregular, non-mobile lump ...

Question

A 55-year-old woman presents to the GP with a new breast lump discovered 1 week ago. On examination, there is a 2 cm firm, irregular, non-mobile lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast with skin tethering. According to NICE NG12, which is the single most appropriate referral?

Accepted Answer

Urgent 2-week wait referral to the breast clinic

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Routine referral to breast clinic within 6 weeks

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Repeat examination in 3 months

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Arrange a mammogram before referral

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Prescribe antibiotics for presumed breast abscess

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Suspicious Breast Lump - 2WW Referral

A 55-year-old woman presents to the GP with a new breast lump discovered 1 week ago. On examination, there is a 2 cm firm, irregular, non-mobile lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast with skin tethering. According to NICE NG12, which is the single most appropriate referral?