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I have a blood vessel running in my breast that the dr said is causing some shadowing on ultrasound. is this possible?
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Blood vessel: Not sure... i would obtain a mammogram if there is a concern for a mass. This would be more accurate.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes,: it is possible. Ultrasound can usually easily distinguish blood vessels from other structures.
Answered 8/17/2014
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