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Breast Lump Self Exam

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Alternate Names : Self-Examination of the Breast

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Female Breast
Female Breast

The female breast is either of two mammary glands (organs of milk secretion) on the chest.


Breast Self-Exam
Breast Self-Exam

Monthly breast self-exams should always include: visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture; and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses.


Breast Self-Exam
Breast Self-Exam

Monthly breast self-exams should always include: visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture; and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses.


Breast Self-Exam
Breast Self-Exam

Monthly breast self-exams should always include: visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture; and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses.



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Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc.







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