Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 3

Question 3

 

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A 92 year old woman presents for her routine physical examination.  What recommendation will you make with regard to screening with breast cancer?

 

 

 

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No screening is indicated as the screening trials only looked at women up to 74 years
 

 

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Only clinical breast examination should be performed
 

 

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Mammography should be performed if the woman has > 5-7 year life expectancy
 

 

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Whole breast ultrasound screening should be performed
 

 

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Breast MRI should be performed for screening provided the woman does not have a pacemaker
 

 

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