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Ct chest found mass behind my nipple they said could possibly be a cyst but needs urgent work up.if they think cyst why do i need urgent work up. does this flag cancer suspicion. im 32 cant they tell difference between cyst & cancer mass on ct?

Q: ct chest found mass behind my nipple they said could possibly be a cyst but needs urgent work up.if they think cyst why do i need urgent work up. does this flag cancer suspicion. im 32 cant they tell difference between cyst & cancer mass on ct?

: Any "mass" found "behind" the areola needs a tissue diagnosis at age "32", especially if close female relatives have breast cancer histories. A "mas" can be partially cystic, and the CT is therefore helpful in determination of the need for biopsy.

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Any "mass" found "behind" the areola needs a tissue diagnosis at age "32", especially if close female relatives have breast cancer histories. A "mas" can be partially cystic, and the CT is therefore helpful in determination of the need for biopsy.

Answered 11/24/2022

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A member asked:

Ct chest found mass behind my nipple they said could possibly be a cyst but needs urgent work up.if they think cyst why do i need urgent work up. does this flag cancer suspicion. im 32 cant they tell difference between cyst & cancer mass on ct?

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