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How accurate is a ultrasound to determine what they see in a nodule? how can they tell if its cancerous?

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Biopsy: Diagnosis of cancer usually requires removal or biopsy of the lesion and examination by a pathologist. Ultrasound by itself is not used for diagnosis of cancer.

Answered 3/12/2020

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