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Is inflamatory breast cancer diagnosed visually?
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No: No, definitive diagnosis of breast cancer is done by biopsy.
Answered 2/9/2014
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Inflam. Breast Ca: There are certain visual clues on physical exam which may raise suspicion for an inflammatory breast cancer. However, like all other breast cancers, the definitive diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer is made with a biopsy. For inflammatory breast cancer, it's important that the biopsy includes the skin in the area.
Answered 2/10/2014
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