A 45-year-old woman presents with a 2 cm hard, irregular breast lump in the upper outer quadrant with skin dimpling. FNAC shows malignant cells. What is the most appropriate next step?

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A. Core needle biopsy for receptor status. After FNAC confirms malignancy (C5), a core needle biopsy is the most appropriate next step to determine ER, PR, HER2 receptor status and histological type. This is essential for planning neoadjuvant vs adjuvant therapy.

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B. Immediate mastectomy

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C. Start chemotherapy

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D. Mammography of opposite breast

A 45-year-old woman presents with a 2 cm hard, irregular breast lump in the upper outer quadrant with skin dimpling. FNAC shows malignant cells. What is the most appropriate next step?

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A 45-year-old woman presents with a 2 cm hard, irregular breast lump in the upper outer quadrant with skin dimpling. FNAC shows malignant cells. What is the most appropriate next step?

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