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q-4 - usmlevictory1
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A 75 year old woman was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer one year ago. The patient received chemotherapy, underwent modified radical mastectomy and radiation. . The cancer was ER+, PR+ and Her2-neu negative. The patient has been receiving Tamoxifen for the past few months. She reports that she has been experiencing vaginal spotting and intermittent mild vaginal bleeding over the past few months. She has also been experiencing intermittent hot flashes after starting Tamoxifen therapy. On physical examination, her vitals are with in normal limits. Pelvic examination does not reveal any gross pathology. Next step in managing this patient:
A. Stop Tamoxifen
B. Start oral progesterone
C. Obtain endometrial biopsy
D. Do a hysterosalpingogram
E. Recommend Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy
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C?
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C.
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A
I think 1st stop tamoxifen and then do the endometrial biopsy
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i pick C
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C. Obtain endometrial biopsy
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