Approach to a breast mass and asymmetry Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 45-year-old woman presents to the outpatient clinic after noticing a breast mass on self-breast examination. The patient is a Navy Seal officer and recently returned from a 1-week rescue operation. Her last mammogram was 4 months ago and was normal. Past medical history is significant for hypertension treated with amlodipine/valsartan. Upon return from active duty, the military clinic recommended regular doses of acetaminophen to treat her pain from muscle contusions. The patient’s family history is significant for breast cancer in the patient’s aunt, diagnosed at the age of 76. The patient has regular menstruation. Temperature is 36.9 °C (98.42 °F), heart rate is 60 bpm, respirations are 14/min, and blood pressure is 130/70 mmHg. Breast examination reveals a mildly tender 1.5 cm irregular-shaped firm breast mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast that is fixed to the dermis. There is overlying greenish-brownish discoloration of the skin. There is no nipple discharge. The right breast shows no abnormality. There is no axillary lymphadenopathy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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