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Complicated cyst on my l. breast biopsied. radiologist noticed "probably benign" microcalcifications in the same area but he said he wasn't worried about them based on appearance. biopsy benign. 6 mo. f/u imaging. should i not worry?

Q: complicated cyst on my l. breast biopsied. radiologist noticed "probably benign" microcalcifications in the same area but he said he wasn't worried about them based on appearance. biopsy benign. 6 mo. f/u imaging. should i not worry?

: No, you should not, take it easy.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you should not, take it easy.

Answered 7/9/2021

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A member asked:

Complicated cyst on my l. breast biopsied. radiologist noticed "probably benign" microcalcifications in the same area but he said he wasn't worried about them based on appearance. biopsy benign. 6 mo. f/u imaging. should i not worry?

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