A 45-year-old woman has a firm, fixed breast lump of 3 cm and an axillary node. What is the best initial diagnostic approach?
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Correct answer: A. Triple assessment with mammography, ultrasound and core biopsy
- Step 1: Triple assessment is the standard in suspected breast cancer. Answer: Triple assessment with mammography, ultrasound and core biopsy. Why not the others: Excision biopsy without imaging, Observation and review in six months and Hormone therapy trial don't fit.
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