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This 3 page paper provides an overview of a case study of an indivdiual with the potential diagnosis of breast cancer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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of the tail of Spence in the axilla. Additional subjective and objective data is needed to determine whether this should be a concern. In terms of subjective
data, K.D., there are some important pieces of information that should be collected. These include the patients reported date of last menstrual period, whether she has ever had any
cysts or surgeries on her breasts and if she does regular self-examinations. If K.D. has conducted previous breast self-examinations, she can be asked whether she has ever felt anything
or reported any masses she has felt. This information can help to inform the examination process. For example, if K.D. reported that she had a breast surgery to
remove a benign mass a few years previously, this could inform the examination and help to identify potential reasons for the retraction. This information can be helpful in determining
whether the retraction noted is caused by something other than the possible presence of a breast mass. The major concern here is that the retraction in the area
of the tail of Spence in the axilla is the result of the presence of a breast mass. This does not necessarily mean that the breast mass is malignant,
but it is not uncommon for breast masses that develop in this area to be malignant. Determining the presence of a breast mass is just the first step in
diagnosis. Follow-up tests, including mammography, a needle-biopsy or an ultrasound may be utilized to determine the nature of the mass if one is discovered.
Additional objective data should also be collected in order to determine the cause of the retraction. A thorough breast examination should be conducted. During the
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