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Would a doctor only request a biopsy if something looked suspicious on ultrasound? never had 2nd usound to check if shrink/grow (lymph node and cyst)

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Precaution: Sometimes a doctor requests a repeat study in radiology or a biopsy just as a precaution to be sure the condition is benign. Many cysts are a benign condition, but I do not know where your lymph node & cyst are located. Best thing is for you to ask your doctor WHY are these being ordered for you.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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A member asked:

Would a doctor only request a biopsy if something looked suspicious on ultrasound? never had 2nd usound to check if shrink/grow (lymph node and cyst)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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