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Given this patient's age, an ultrasound of the breast is the most appropriate next step. An ultrasound is used over a mammogram in women under 40 as younger individuals have denser breast tissue.
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Ultrasound of the breast
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Breast tomosynthesis is an advanced form of mammography that can provide 3D images of the breast tissue. It may be used along standard mammography but is not typically performed first-line.
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Breast tomosynthesis
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Thermography is not a recommended initial imaging test for the evaluation of breast lumps. It is considered less reliable than other imaging methods for diagnosing breast cancer.
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Breast thermography
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An MRI of the breast is a highly sensitive test used to evaluate breast lesions. It is typically used when mammography or ultrasound findings are inconclusive.
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Breast MRI
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Mammography is commonly used for breast lump screening in women over 40. Mammograms are less sensitive in younger individuals who have denser breast tissue.
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Mammogram
Concept
Chapter
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Breast Cancer
Topic
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Breast Disease
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A 32-year-old woman presents to the breast clinic after discovering a small fixed lump in her right breast six weeks ago.

She has no significant past medical history.

After taking a thorough history and doing a clinical examination of the lump, which of the following is most appropriate for further evaluation of the breast lump?
a