A member asked:

My dr suspects pstt but says i need a biopsy before surgery? the mass is 7 cm and has an adjacent heterogenous echogenic mass against. isn't a biopsy before surgery a waste of time? i would need additional referrals. trying to get to uc irvine quickly.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Alternative: A fine needle aspiration / punch or core biopsy should be the first step. Loma Linda is also a good choice

Answered 5/8/2015

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