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I have a lesion that is aproximately 3cm in my spleen. my doctor wants a biopsy to be done. is this safe? would it be better just to remove the spleen
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Safe: and removing the spleen is not a better option, trust your doctors or have a second opinion if you wish, it's your right, best wishes
Answered 1/4/2017
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