doyoudig
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Wat is the appraoch of diagnostic Tests in a 35 y/o women w/ rubbery movable mass in RUQ vs in a 25 y/o women?
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| doyoudig
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can anyne share a a stepwise protocol on how to appraoch breast masses depenidng on age factors or description of mass ??
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| vradojc1
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Cutoff for more invasive approach is 30 years of age. That is what Appleton&Lange says (I'll check what is their reference). So presence of "dominant" mass - meaning solid/non-cystic - requires mamography (prior to 30 years ultrasound, because of density) followed by needle biopsy. In younger ones, it can be followed by US/mamography in 6 months. Cystic ones can be aspirated and followed for recurrence. If aspirated fluid is not clear, it is sent for cytology findings of which direct further approach.
Am I missing something?
Anyone else?
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| doyoudig
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thx vradojc1
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