Clinical Breast Exam


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A clinical breast examination is a physical examination of the breast done by a doctor. Clinical breast examinations may be used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer.


Last Updated: February 3, 2011
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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