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I went to the doctors today and they checked my breast and said i have a cyst in my right breast. its very evident. how do i know it's just a cyst?

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Imaging studies are: We use two imaging studies to find out and define any lumps in the breast. Ultrasound of the breast is the most reliable test to confirm that a cyst is present or absent. We can not tell without a radiological test.

Answered 3/12/2014

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