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. 2018 Oct 19;78(10):927–948. doi: 10.1055/a-0646-4522
No. Recommendations/Statements EG LoE Sources
4.1. a) The basic examination consists of:
  • taking the patientʼs history and familial history together with a clinical breast examination consisting of inspection, palpation of the breast and the lymphatic drainage areas

  • mammography

  • ultrasound

If the findings of the clinical breast examination are suspicious, the diagnostic workup must include suitable imaging techniques and, if required, a histological examination.
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b) The effects of endogenous and exogenous hormones should be taken into account when carrying out diagnostic procedures and evaluating the findings of diagnostic procedures. B 2b 63 ,  64 ,  65 ,  66