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The differential diagnosis, pertinent history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies related to nipple discharge, ductal carcinoma in situ, inflammatory breast cancer, invasive ductal cancer, and Paget’s disease are reviewed. This chapter also includes the appropriate surgical indications, common curveballs, and clean kills when dealing with questions on the oral boards.
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Szczurek, L. (2014). Breast. In: Neff, M. (eds) Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7663-4_2
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