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Does trauma to the breast always result in fat necrosis? my therapist adjusted my back and leaned with her arm hard on my breast. it hurt but lasted only a few seconds. if necrosis does occur; is it distinguishable from carcinoma with biopsy or us?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Breast trauma ?'s : Breast trauma needs to be significant to produce necrosis. The necrosis is distinguishable from carcinoma by digital mammograms but U/S may just detect a breast mass which can be mimicked by actual necrosis.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/3/2019

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A member asked:

Does trauma to the breast always result in fat necrosis? my therapist adjusted my back and leaned with her arm hard on my breast. it hurt but lasted only a few seconds. if necrosis does occur; is it distinguishable from carcinoma with biopsy or us?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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