Breast lumps physical examination

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Physical Examination

Breast Examination

• Suspicious findings

  • Single lesion
  • Hard
  • Immobile
  • Irregular borders
  • Size > 2 cm

• Exam not reliable for distinguishing benign vs. malignant (PPV 73%, NPV 87% at referral center)
• Cancers may be tender on exam (~ 15% of cases)

Extremities

• Exam should include evaluation for supraclavicular and axillary LAN