Question 1

how long will i need to recover from an excisional biopsy of the breast?

Accepted Answer

Less than 1 week.: Surgical removal of a breast lump is an out-patient procedure that can usually be done under twilight anesthesia.  Most people don't require narcotic pain medication and can return to normal activities within one week.

Question 2

how long do i need to recover from excisional biopsy of the breast?

Accepted Answer

Not much time: Depending on the size, in most cases you should be able to recover within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.

Question 3

do i need to take time off work after a breast biopsy? im having an excisional biopsy as an outpatient. should i ask for time off to recover?

Accepted Answer

Usually not needed : Usually, an outpatient breast biopsy is not painful.  Typically Ibuprofen is enough for pain control. Returning to work the next day is not uncommon.

Question 4

do surgical margins matter for benign breast conditions (after excisional biopsy surgery)?  would re-excision be necessary if no malignancy is found?

Accepted Answer

No: If benign, margins are irrelevant.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

1.5 years ago benign excisional biopsy in breast. when standing up there is a hardish lump. if they do an ultrasound would a possible tumor be visible? because the normal tissue there was distorted from biopsy. if us is ok can i trust on that?

Accepted Answer

No: Kindly see a surgeon or breast specialist for evaluation, further studies may be needed based on history and physical examination, good luck

Question 6

i had a breast excisional biopsy done in 2010   under my right arm. how long till the scar turns white and flatten?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes an abnormal scar called a keloid will form after a biopsy. It will grow itch appear red a darker color.

Question 7

doesn't fibrocystic breast come and go with period? doing an excisional biopsy on lump i've had for 5 months. dr says probably fibrocystic disease?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms vary: Fibrocystic disease symptoms vary during the cycle, but the structural changes constituting the disease persist.

Question 8

breast exam by dr- "mass" found- painful did an excisional biopsy, not seen on mammo, ultrasound, had to go deeper possible lipoma-in anyway cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: If the histologic diagnosis was lipoma, then it is benign and not cancer.  If it is inconclusive, then cancer of course remains a possibility.

Question 9

excisional biopsy yesterday on armpit growth it was sent to pathology, when can tell if its malignant?

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 days: It usually takes 2 to 3 days for the biopsy to be examined.  Sometimes, if it is borderline, it will be sent to a reference pathology lab, and could take a few extra days.  Call you doctor if you haven't heard in3 days.
Good luck.

Question 10

multiple swollen neck lymph nodes. excisional biopsy came back normal. called them reactive nodes. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Not known: The pathologist will call enlarged nodes for which a cause can not be ascertained, "reactive". The good news is that there is no cancer. You may need to watch and wait. Do see your doctor again if the nodes get larger or nodes in other areas of the body get larger.

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Do i need to take time off work after a breast biopsy? im having an excisional biopsy as an outpatient. should i ask for time off to recover?

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Do surgical margins matter for benign breast conditions (after excisional biopsy surgery)? would re-excision be necessary if no malignancy is found?

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1.5 years ago benign excisional biopsy in breast. when standing up there is a hardish lump. if they do an ultrasound would a possible tumor be visible? because the normal tissue there was distorted from biopsy. if us is ok can i trust on that?

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I had a breast excisional biopsy done in 2010 under my right arm. how long till the scar turns white and flatten?

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Doesn't fibrocystic breast come and go with period? doing an excisional biopsy on lump i've had for 5 months. dr says probably fibrocystic disease?

A member asked:

Breast exam by dr- "mass" found- painful did an excisional biopsy, not seen on mammo, ultrasound, had to go deeper possible lipoma-in anyway cancer?

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Excisional biopsy yesterday on armpit growth it was sent to pathology, when can tell if its malignant?

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Multiple swollen neck lymph nodes. excisional biopsy came back normal. called them reactive nodes. why is this?

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