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Breast examination is done to determine whether the breast is normal or abnormal. Normal breasts appear smooth or lumpy. Breast lumps are common, and they are noncancerous often. If there is a change in the breast texture or the lump, you need to get examined for breast cancer.

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My sister has PCOS/PMOS, and the doctor suggested a breast examination. Why is that?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS/PMOS is generally diagnosed by irregular cycles, hirsutism, ultrasound findings in ovaries.

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What does an asymptomatic palpable lump in the armpit suggest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows a well-defined round to oval hypervascular heterogeneously hypoechoic lesion of size 11.9 x 6.

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What is the prognosis of TNBC in a 55-year-old woman?

Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. I went through your query. You have mentioned that she has a lump in her breast with discharge and has been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.

I am 44 with stage 2 TNBC. Can I beat this cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Surgery typically involves either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, depending on tumor size and location.

What does BI-RADS 0 on my mammogram mean?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows that your breasts are heterogeneously dense.

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3D mammography showed calcifications in the right breast. Do I need to worry?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your mammogram report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is very vague, with no information about the size and number of calcified areas.

How to treat ductal hyperplasia at 41?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.

What does my mammogram for a red line on breast interpret?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This does not appear worrisome to me (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This appears like erythematous lesion due to inflammation.

What are the causes of inverted nipple?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. From the visual angles you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the nipples look completely normal and healthy.

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