%0 Journal Article
%T Palpable breast lumps: An age-based approach to evaluation and diagnosis.
%A Malherbe F
%A Nel D
%A Molabe H
%A Cairncross L
%A Roodt L
%J S Afr Fam Pract (2004)
%V 64
%N 1
%D 09 2022 23
%M 36226953
暂无%R 10.4102/safp.v64i1.5571
%X A palpable breast lump is a common presentation of breast disease to a general practitioner. Fortunately, investigation of most of these lumps will lead to a benign diagnosis. It is essential to have a clear and systematic approach when investigating a palpable breast lump to avoid over investigation with the resultant increase in healthcare cost and anxiety. This article will discuss an approach to evaluating and diagnosing a palpable breast lump in the primary care setting.