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I would like to know the accuracy of detecting lobular breast cancer on ultrasound when having a palpable mass. some studies mention 80 90 %. but is lobular that hard to detect? how many percent of lobular is missed on an diagnostic ultrasound?
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MY OPINION ONLY: The only sure and certain way of determining the cause of a mass in the breast is BIOPSY and (if possible) EXCISIONAL biopsy. This is not true of simple breast CYSTS however the 80-90% accuracy.....or for that matter 90%!!! accuracy I would not want to be in the "other" 5-10% Again MY OPINION ONLY.... Hope it's helpful! Dr Z
Answered 12/15/2019
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Agree with Dr. Z: Biopsy is the only way to settle the matter. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/15/2019
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