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A member asked:

Is ancillary breast tissue the same as axillary? i'm referring to proteinaceous material and small bilateral pleural effusions.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: What you describe is not ancillary breast tissue

Answered 2/29/2016

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