A group of students are reviewing information about benign and malignant breast masses. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as indicating a benign breast mass. (Select all that apply.)
A) Painless
B) Unilateral location
C) Firm consistency
D) Absence of dimpling
E) Fixed to chest wall
C, D
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Benign breast masses are typically painful, firm, and rubbery in consistency, often bilateral, no dimpling and mobile, without being affixed to the chest wall.
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