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Breast exam
A clinical breast exam is performed by a health care provider. A visual inspection and manual palpation are performed to look for abnormalities.
A breast self exam(bse) is when a woman checks her own breast tissue once a month. This is done to get to know one's own unique lumpiness and be able to identify when something is abnormal or feels different.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
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