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Asymmetric breast tissue is seen bilaterally, what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Breasts are often: Not completely symmetric. If there is a large disparity - evaluation would be appropriate.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/17/2021

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