Clinical Breast Examination

Breast Examination, Clinical

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: March 31, 2008
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Topic Contents
	Test Overview
	Why It Is Done
	How To Prepare
	How It Is Done
	How It Feels
	Risks
	Results
	What Affects the Test
	What To Think About
	References
	Credits