Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Breast lump investigation
Publication details
Habib Tafazal, Mehboob Mirza, Martin Sintler
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 4, p.49 (123Doc Education, London, April 2012)
Abstract
Breast cancer is a major health problem and it has an increasing incidence worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer sometime during their life (1). A diagnosis of breast cancer can impact greatly on patients and their families. It is therefore imperative that through careful history taking, thorough examination, and targeted investigation, a diagnosis can be made and treatment started promptly. This case based discussion focuses on the investigation and management of a 36 year old patient presenting with a breast lump.
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Authors
Habib Tafazal (Corresponding author)
ST5 General Surgery,
Sandwell General Hospital
habib@doctors.org.uk
Mehboob Mirza
Consultant Breast and General Surgeon,
Sandwell General Hospital
Martin Sintler
Consultant Breast and General Surgeon,
Sandwell General Hospital
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