02-20-2008, 07:47 PM
A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a left breast œthickness. She noted this 5 months ago and it has not receded. She has no family history of breast cancer. There is no drainage. She denies any pain. She has no other medical issues. She takes no birth control pills or any other medication. Examination shows a palpable mass in the left breast at 9 o™clock. A mammogram is nondiagnostic. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
A. Observe and repeat mammogram in 1 month
B. Prescribe hormone replacement therapy
C. Schedule breast ultrasound
D. Schedule a lumpectomy
E. Schedule a mastectomy
A. Observe and repeat mammogram in 1 month
B. Prescribe hormone replacement therapy
C. Schedule breast ultrasound
D. Schedule a lumpectomy
E. Schedule a mastectomy