Another screening examination should be done within 1 to 2 years, depending on the patient's age and risk factors. A definitely benign finding is described, and there are no signs of a malignant process. Typical benign findings include dermal calcifications, classic benign lymph nodes, and stable, smooth, round nodules. These patients return to the general screening pool for routine recall. Radiologists typically recommend follow-up in 6 months.
Cytologic diagnosis is advised.
Options should be discussed with the patient. The probability is high that the lesion described is malignant. The patient is referred to a surgeon. After the diagnosis is established by either stereotactic core biopsy or wire-localized surgical biopsy, definitive surgery is performed. Take a pertinent history.