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Breast Fibroadenoma

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Breast Fibroadenoma Evaluation: Breast Biopsy

A breast biopsy is usually necessary for many women with a breast lump. A needle biopsy can obtain a sample of tissue or fluid from a cyst. Large or deep breast lumps may require an open biopsy.

Examples of breast biopsy:

Needle biopsy
Open biopsy
Sentinel node biopsy
Video of breast biopsy

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Related Topics:

Benign breast disease
Breast fat necrosis
Breast lump
Breast pain
Fibrocystic breast disease
Intraductal papilloma
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Last Updated: May 16, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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