Biopsy for diagnosis: A radiologist may suggest that a nodule has the characteristics of cancer, but definitive diagnosis requires biopsy or removal of the nodule and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.
Answered 7/8/2015
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Sometimes: There are some masses and calcifications that have a characteristic look to them that makes one "highly suspicious" of breast cancer. The only way to get a definitive answer is to have a biopsy-core needle or fine needle is preferred.
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Probability of Ca: Nodules are characterized on mammo by various features that increase or decrease the probability of cancer. In order to remain accredited to interpret mammo, radiologists are required to render a final interpretation categorizing the lesion into one of the following categories: benign, probably benign, suspicious, or highly suspicious. The last category implies at least a 95% chance of malignancy
Answered 6/30/2014
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