Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town.
S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2022 Sep 23;64(1):e1-e5. doi: 10.4102/safp.v64i1.5571.
A palpable breast lump is a common presentation of breast disease to a general practitioner. Fortunately, investigation of most of these lumps will lead to a benign diagnosis. It is essential to have a clear and systematic approach when investigating a palpable breast lump to avoid over investigation with the resultant increase in healthcare cost and anxiety. This article will discuss an approach to evaluating and diagnosing a palpable breast lump in the primary care setting.
可触及的乳房肿块是普通医生接诊的常见乳房疾病表现。幸运的是，对大多数这些肿块的检查会得出良性诊断。在检查可触及的乳房肿块时，采用清晰和系统的方法非常重要，这样可以避免过度检查，从而减少医疗成本和增加焦虑。本文将讨论在初级保健环境中评估和诊断可触及的乳房肿块的方法。
