A 28-year-old woman presents to the GP with a lump in her right breast. On examination, it is a 2 cm firm, mobile, well-defined lump with smooth borde...

Question

A 28-year-old woman presents to the GP with a lump in her right breast. On examination, it is a 2 cm firm, mobile, well-defined lump with smooth borders. She has no family history of breast cancer. Ultrasound suggests a fibroadenoma. According to NICE NG12, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Non-urgent referral to breast clinic for assessment - women under 30 with a lump should be seen, though fibroadenomas in young women are commonly benign

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Urgent 2-week wait referral for all breast lumps

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Reassure and discharge without further assessment

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Arrange mammography

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Prescribe antibiotics

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Breast Lump Under 30 - Referral

A 28-year-old woman presents to the GP with a lump in her right breast. On examination, it is a 2 cm firm, mobile, well-defined lump with smooth borders. She has no family history of breast cancer. Ultrasound suggests a fibroadenoma. According to NICE NG12, what is the most appropriate management?