Breast Flashcards
1
Q
Urgent referral ofpatients withbreast disease (to be seen in <2wk by a breast cancer specialist) is required for men and women:
A
• aged ≥30y with any unexplained breast lump ± pain or unexplained lump in the axilla
- aged ≥50y with any of the following symptoms in 1 nipple only:
- Discharge
- Retraction
- Other changes of concern
• Skin changes that suggest breast cancer, e.g. unilateral nipple eczema that does not respond to topical treatment, peau d’orange
2
Q
Consider non- urgent referralif
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- <30y with an unexplained breast lump ± pain
* Breast pain and no palpable abnormality, when initial treatment fails and/ or symptoms persist