iHuman Rachel Hardy Case Study
CC: “I can feel two lumps in my breast.”
HPI: R.H. is a 42 year old female who presents with a chief complaint of two right-sided
breast lumps that were self-detected. Patient's mother was diagnosed with breast CA at
age 48, currently still living. Patient has a breast biopsy 3 years ago which showed
atypical ductal hyperplasia. Patient denies any breast pain, discharge, bleeding, skin
changes, palpable lymph nodes, or fevers. She reports a recent 11lb weight loss over the
past 3 months due to unknown cause. Physical exam shows 2 palpable breast masses,
one 2.5cm mass in the upper quadrant of the right breast, and another 2cm mass in the
right breast. A right axillary lymph node that is hard and mobile is also palpable.
Past Medical History
- Chronic idiopathic pancreatitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Atypical ductal hyperplasia
Past Surgical History
Pancreas sx last year
Social History
- Tobacco use: 1-pack year history
- Drug use: denies
- Alcohol use: 2 glasses of wine per day starting at age 18; quit 6 years ago
- Marital status: never married
- Current/previous occupation: disabled due to chronic pancreatitis
- Sexual orientation: female
- Sexually active: not sexually active for past 12 years
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