A 42-year-old woman has a 1.2-cm mobile breast mass found on self-examination. She has no nipple discharge or skin change. Her last mammogram was 2

Question

A 42-year-old woman has a 1.2-cm mobile breast mass found on self-examination. She has no nipple discharge or skin change. Her last mammogram was 2 years ago. Examination confirms a discrete mass in the upper outer quadrant. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic mammography with targeted breast ultrasonography

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Routine screening mammography in 1 year

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Reassurance without imaging

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Serum CA 15-3 testing

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Empiric oral antibiotics

Palpable breast mass — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 42-year-old woman has a 1.2-cm mobile breast mass found on self-examination. She has no nipple discharge or skin change. Her last mammogram was 2 years ago. Examination confirms a discrete mass in the upper outer quadrant. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?