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Hello Doctor,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have had a breast lump for several years. I recently had an ultrasound with the radiologist listing the size as 8X1.2cm at the 2o'clock position with a rating of 4. He had stated an underlying malignancy is suspected and that it is a solid mass. My general surgeon wants to remove it and do a biopsy. I am considering getting a second opinion and requesting a needle biopsy before it is removed. Is this a viable option or is removal the "standard" practice in cases like this?
Thank you again!
Kim
What is standard procedure is actually different in different places. I would definitely order a needle biopsy of your lesion if I was in charge. But if there was any uncertainty in the report I would order its removal even if it was thought to be benign. Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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