TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Palpable Breast Mass A1 - Dolan, Brigid A1 - Walsh, Judith A2 - Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 - McPhee, Stephen J. A2 - Rabow, Michael W. A2 - McQuaid, Kenneth R. Y1 - 2022 N1 - T2 - Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022 AB - ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISPrompt diagnostic imaging is essential for any woman with a palpable dominant breast mass, regardless of her age.Ultrasound is the initial test of choice for women under the age of 30.In women between the ages of 30 and 39, ultrasound is the preferred initial imaging modality, although diagnostic mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may be considered in the setting of a concerning clinical exam or significant risk factors.In women over the age of 40, diagnostic mammography with or without ultrasonography or DBT are the preferred imaging modalities. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/16 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184155496 ER -