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Painless small hard lump posterior axila normal mammogram did not show it at all would you recommend biopsy or further testing?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Both: Not all mammograms can get high enough in the axilla to see it. For just such instances i recommend ultrasound . It can give you a lot of information. Don't delay. See your doctor.
Answered 5/3/2014
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Further Evaluation: If the mammogram was unable to demonstrate a palpable mass then it has not been evaluated. Further workup is appropriate. An ultrasound would be a good next step to determine the characteristics of the finding and possibly aspiration or needle biopsy guidance. The lump should not be ignored!
Answered 5/4/2014
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Probably: ultrasound, and then biopsy if it looks suspicious.
Answered 7/16/2014
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