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How can one tell the difference between a lipoma and a sarcoma?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

A Biopsy: A sample of the tissue will be sent to the Pathologist by your Surgeon. The Pathologist will examine the tissue microscopically to determine the tumor type.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 11/19/2016

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