History A 33-year-old woman is referred to the breast clinic after noticing a painless lump in her right breast during self-examination. She reports no associated nipple discharge or skin changes and is currently in the mid-menstrual cycle. She has a 3-year-old daughter and has no family history of breast disease. She smokes 15 cigarettes per day. Examination On examination of the right breast, a 3-cm lump is found in the upper outer quadrant. It is rubbery in consistency, mobile and non-tender. There are no skin changes.
There is no evidence of lymphadenopathy in either axillae or supraclavicular fossae. The left breast is normal and the abdominal examination is unremarkable. What is the possible diagnosis? *This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purposes only. Source: 100 Cases in Surgery Answers are posted in the comment section. Click here!
