A 38-year-old woman feels a new firm 2-cm breast mass. It persists after her menstrual period. There is no erythema, fever, or nipple discharge.

Question

A 38-year-old woman feels a new firm 2-cm breast mass. It persists after her menstrual period. There is no erythema, fever, or nipple discharge. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic mammography with targeted breast ultrasonography

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Serum CA 125 testing

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Reassurance because she is younger than 40

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Routine screening mammography in 2 years

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Empiric oral antibiotics without imaging

Breast mass — ABFM Board MCQ

A 38-year-old woman feels a new firm 2-cm breast mass. It persists after her menstrual period. There is no erythema, fever, or nipple discharge. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?