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Breast Biopsy Questions about the definition, risks and results of breast biopsy. |
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| 11/8/2011 | Hi sorry to ask another question, but my surgeon is doing a core needle biopsy without imaging because there is no imaging. My mass does not show up on ultrasound and I'm too young for mammogram. Can I be confident in this procedure? It's okay if you can't answer that. I'm just looking for advice on whether this will be an accurate way to diagnose a palpable mass. Thank you. | ||
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| 11/8/2011 | I must give the same answer again...we would not perform core needle biopsy without imaging. If a mass is large enough to palpate, why does it not show up on ultrasound. Is there no adequate imaging machines or facilities where you live? I would say this is not an accurate way to diagnose a palpable mass. | ||
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