Invasive lobular carcinoma Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 54-year-old woman presents to the primary care office for evaluation of an abnormality found in her left breast. Three weeks ago she noticed an area of firmness in the outer portion of the left breast. Her last mammogram was 9 months ago and was normal. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 72/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg. Chaperoned exam of the left breast reveals a non-tender firm area in the upper, outer quadrant. The right breast is normal. Lymphadenopathy is present in the left axilla. An irregular mass is noted on mammography, and biopsy shows small, uniform, malignant epithelial cells of lobular origin. Which of the following, if present, would be the greatest risk factor for this patient’s current condition?

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