title: Discovering a breast lump. Management plans and pitfalls.
abstract: The author aims to help general practitioners assess a palpable breast lump by reinforcing standard procedures. Common pitfalls and difficulties of presentation and investigation are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Breast and Endocrine Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Parkyn
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016504:Breast Self-Examination; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors