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Is the mass tender? A tender mass is most likely due to an infectious process such as mastitis or an abscess. However, chronic cystic mastitis may present ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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The occurrence of a new palpable breast mass or a breast lesion on mammography is a common problem in clinical practice. Although breast lumps are a serious concern because of the risk of cancer, most... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Scrotal masses and swelling can involve the contents of the scrotum, the wall of the scrotum, and the scrotum itself. Ultrasonography should be used liberally in evaluating scrotal... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Developing a differential of this condition can be done either histologically or with the mnemonic MINT. After all, once each structure or tissue is identified the significant lesions are either
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... In developing the differential diagnosis of an epigastric mass, one merely needs to visualize the anatomy of the epigastrium from skin to spine. The conditions are presented in outline form in Table 5 , but the
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... When the clinician tries to recall the causes of a mass in the extremities, he or she should consider the anatomy. As the clinician dissects downward from the skin, he or she encounters the subcutaneous tissue, veins, muscles,
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... More physicians have been fooled by a hypogastric mass than by a mass in any other area. How many times can you recall the mass disappearing on the operating table after catheterization of the bladder?
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... Nipple retraction, the inward displacement of the nipple below the level of surrounding breast tissue, may indicate an inflammatory breast lesion or cancer. It results from scar tissue formation within a lesion or large mammary duct. As... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A commonly reported gynecologic sign, a breast nodule has two chief causes: benign breast disease and cancer. Benign breast disease, the leading cause of nodules, can stem from cyst formation in obstructed and dilated lactiferous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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Substernal thyroid
Thymoma
Lymphoma
Germinal cell neoplasm (e.g., dermoid)
Ascending
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... Nipple retraction, the inward displacement of the nipple below the level of surrounding breast tissue, may indicate an inflammatory breast lesion or cancer. It results from scar tissue formation within a lesion or large mammary duct. As... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A commonly reported gynecologic sign, a breast nodule has two chief causes: benign breast disease and cancer. Benign breast disease, the leading cause of nodules, can stem from cyst formation in obstructed and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Breast Mass
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Joyce A. Copeland
Approach The goal of the evaluation of a breast mass is to differentiate masses that are cancerous from benign masses in a timely and cost-effective manner.
History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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Mediastinal Mass
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Pepi Granat
Although most mediastinal masses are discovered incidentally on chest radiographs, symptoms can sometimes provide clues enabling the timely ordering of these films. The mediastinum is defined as... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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Scrotal Mass
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Robert L. Hatch
Scrotal masses are common, occurring in all age groups, from infants to elderly men. In fact, up to 20% of adult males have varicocele (1). Many scrotal... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
Breast Mass
❑ Fibrocystic disease
❑ Fibroadenoma
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... Nipple retraction, the inward displacement of the nipple below the level of surrounding breast tissue, may indicate an inflammatory breast lesion or cancer. It results from scar tissue formation within... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Nipple retraction, the inward displacement of the nipple below the level of surrounding breast tissue, may indicate an inflammatory breast lesion or cancer. It results from scar tissue formation within a... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... A commonly reported gynecologic sign, a breast nodule has two chief causes: benign breast disease and cancer. Benign breast disease, the leading cause of nodules, can stem... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Developing a differential of this condition can be done either
histologically or with the mnemonic MINT. After all,
once each structure or
tissue is identified, the significant lesions are either... Pictures
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When the clinician tries to recall the causes of a mass in the
extremities, he or she should consider the anatomy. As the clinician
dissects downward from the skin, he or she encounters the... Pictures
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To develop a list of possible causes of a face mass, let’s turn to
anatomy. The face is composed of skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscle, bone,
teeth, the sinuses, salivary glands,
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Simply by thinking of the location of the pulsatile mass, one can
identify the cause or causes of a pulsatile mass.
Orbit. This is most likely an arteriovenous fistula related to
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In developing the differential diagnosis of an epigastric mass, one
merely needs to visualize the anatomy of the epigastrium from skin to spine.
The conditions are presented in outline form in Table 5, but... Pictures
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More physicians have been fooled by a hypogastric mass than by a mass
in any other area. How many times can you recall the mass disappearing on
the operating table after... Pictures
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Lindsey Albrecht, MD
What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data
The discovery of a breast mass in an adolescent female understandably awakens concern in... Suggested Readings
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... Charles Bailey, MD, PhDDon E. Eslin, MD, PhD (4th Edition) Mediastinal Mass - BASICS Mediastinal Mass - description Space-occupying lesion of the mediastinum: ... Mediastinal Mass - DIAGNOSIS ... Mediastinal Mass - TREATMENT ... Mediastinal Mass - FOLLOW UP ... Mediastinal Mass - bibliography ... Mediastinal Mass - CODES ... Mediastinal Mass - FAQ
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