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I had a biopsy of a complicated cyst in my breast and its benign. dr saw another cyst and says its probably benign, no evidence of malignancy. is six month follow-up ultrasound and mammogram standard after benign biopsy? what if i wait 12?

Q: i had a biopsy of a complicated cyst in my breast and its benign. dr saw another cyst and says its probably benign, no evidence of malignancy. is six month follow-up ultrasound and mammogram standard after benign biopsy? what if i wait 12?

: A "six month f/u" with a digital mammorgram at age 35 since the second cyst was not biopsied is appropriate, especially if breast cancer is present in your family history. Waiting until 12 months is also reasonably safe.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

A "six month f/u" with a digital mammorgram at age 35 since the second cyst was not biopsied is appropriate, especially if breast cancer is present in your family history. Waiting until 12 months is also reasonably safe.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 7/7/2021

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A member asked:

I had a biopsy of a complicated cyst in my breast and its benign. dr saw another cyst and says its probably benign, no evidence of malignancy. is six month follow-up ultrasound and mammogram standard after benign biopsy? what if i wait 12?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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