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A 25-year-old female asked:

Hi my doctore advised that i had an extra mamary tissue though it is not painful my doctor advised me to undergo wide excision biopsy. is it safe?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Extra mammary: If it isn't bothering you i would not advise wide excision biopsy.

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