06-20-2007, 09:27 PM
47yo F comes wth swelling of her left arm since 3 wks. she underwent lumpectomy and axillary node dissection wth radiation therapy for T1N0 cancer of left breast 11 mnhs ago. 5 mnths ago mammography shows no abnormality. she plays tennis thrice a wk. T 98F, P 72/min, RR 12/min BP 130/82 mm of hg. what is the next best step in management?
Heparin
Tamoxifen
Adjuvant chemotherapy
Lymphatic compression
Thrombectomy?
Heparin
Tamoxifen
Adjuvant chemotherapy
Lymphatic compression
Thrombectomy?