A 32 years old woman reports that she feels a mass in her right breast. A 2 cm by 3 cm mass is palpable in the outer right lower quadrant of the breast. There are no associated skin changes and the mass has limited mobility. There is a small amount of blood stained discharge from the nipple. One axillary lymph node was palpable on the right side.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
A. Observation for one year and repeat the mammography
B. Conduct a needle-guided biopsy of the breast
C. Confirm findings with ultrasonography of the breast
D. Recommend an excision biopsy of the breast
E. Partial mastectomy
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
A. Observation for one year and repeat the mammography
B. Conduct a needle-guided biopsy of the breast
C. Confirm findings with ultrasonography of the breast
D. Recommend an excision biopsy of the breast
E. Partial mastectomy