Diagnosis of Breast Disease. Evaluation by Primary Care of Patient with Symptoms of Potential Breast Disease.

[See Algorithm I, "Evaluation of Breast Mass"]

[See Algorithm II, "Evaluation of the Breast for Spontaneous Nipple Discharge"]

[See Algorithm III, "Evaluation of Breast Pain"]

Download a printable copy in PDF format.

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis of breast disease. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2008 Jan. 47 p. Diagnosis of Breast Disease Evaluation by Primary Care of Patient with Symptoms of Potential Breast Disease Patient is seen by primary care physician because of a breast disease concern A = Annotation Perform history and physical exam for breast-related symptoms. A Does patient have a palpable mass? See Algorithm I, Evaluation of Breast Mass Does patient have spontaneous nipple discharge? See Algorithm II, Evaluation of the Breast for Spontaneous Nipple Discharge Does patient have breast pain? See Algorithm III, Evaluation of Breast Pain Is screening mammogram due? Screening mammogram. A Complete all radiologic recommendations. A Abnormal mammogram? Inform patient of next screening date. A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.