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A ct scan done two months back confirms a cysts in the breast mywife had since 10 years. now here breast in harder after period , what shall we do ?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A CT scan is: generally insufficient for evaluating breast lesions and screening the breasts. See your doctor, mammography/sonography would be more appropriate imaging studies.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/2/2014

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A member asked:

A ct scan done two months back confirms a cysts in the breast mywife had since 10 years. now here breast in harder after period , what shall we do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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