Clinical Breast Examination

Breast Examination, Clinical

Why It Is Done

A clinical breast examination is done to:

• Find a lump or change in the breast that may mean a serious problem is present, such as breast cancer.
• Check other breast problems that may need more treatment, such as mastitis or a fibroadenoma.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 17, 2006
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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