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Is it possible to mistake a breast lump for fat necrosis while it actually is a carcinoma? i know clinically it looks like each other but can imaging or biopsy make the right diagnosis?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Breast biopsy can: The 'gold standard" for diagnosing breast cancer is still a breast biopsy of suspicious areas and not "imaging". It is always best to have an actual portion of tissue for the Pathologist to "see" the cancer cells if present.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2019

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A member asked:

Is it possible to mistake a breast lump for fat necrosis while it actually is a carcinoma? i know clinically it looks like each other but can imaging or biopsy make the right diagnosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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