1. Describe the principal pathophysiologic conditions that affect the breast, such as:

a. Breast mass
b. Nipple discharge
c. Pain
d. Infection (mastitis)
e. Dermatologic abnormality
f. Asymmetry
g. Excessive size
h. Underdevelopment

2. Describe the typical clinical history of a patient with one of the aforementioned conditions.
3. Perform a focused physical examination to confirm the diagnosis of an abnormality of the breast.
4. Perform and/or interpret the results of tests to assess breast disorders:

a. Cyst aspiration
b. Collection of nipple discharge for cytologic examination and/or culture
c. Needle aspiration of an abscess
d. Skin biopsy
e. Needle or excisional biopsy—histology
f. Mammography
g. Ultrasonography