Breast masses are most frequently found
a. around the nipple. c. in the upper outer quadrant.
b. in the lower outer quadrant. d. in the supraclavicular lymph nodes.
C
Breast masses can occur anywhere in the breast or axilla; however, they are usually found in the upper outer quadrant because it is the location of most of the glandular tissue. Masses can be unilateral or bilateral.
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