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Is it possible to have breast cancer if it doesn't show up on an ultrasound?

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Yes: Ultrasound is only one means of evaluation of the breast. Physical examination and mammogram can be more accurate in some settings. Breast MRI is used sometimes. Breast biopsy of a concerning finding may be the only way to confirm that a breast condition is benign or not.

Answered 6/10/2014

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I have a palpable lump underarm on teres major. It sends a lot of aching and some numbing down my arm. 3 months. ULtrasound and CT show nothing. 4 yr breast cancer survivor. Doctors see its not cancer and dismiss. But what is it? The aching terrible?

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I have the result of my right breast ultra sound and it shows..Features of fibroadenosis of right breast and multiple small well defined isoechoeic masses-fibro adenomas.What its mean; is this the sign of breast cancer? Pls I need your concerned..

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