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I have a supraclavical lump. i am going to a general surgeon this week. what happens during a biopsy?
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A lymph node removal: The lesion is excised, usually takes 30 minutes and the specimen is sent to pathology for evaluation, usually one week for results.
Answered 12/9/2013
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