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A member asked:
If breast biopsy for suspicious area on u/s came back as benign tissue and radiologist said it was concordant, do i need to get a second opinion?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes : Yes. I think in a situation such a yours a second opinion is always a great idea. Wishing you the very best!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Breast Biopsy: In the absence of any equivocation, if the pathology report is a straight forward "benign, " i would not seek a second opinion if it were my wife, and i'm a pathologist!
Answered 3/18/2013
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Probably not: Given that the radiologist is saying that the biopsy result is concordant with the radiographic appearance, i would not think that a second opinion is "needed", although a second opinion should never be discouraged. At the very least, though, there should be radiographic follow up to determine whether the lesion is still "suspicious" or whether it has resolved.
Answered 5/16/2014
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2nd opinion: Generally, this is sufficient, although follow up ultrasound is frequently ordered to ensure stability or regression.
Answered 2/10/2017
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