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Can you see inflammatory breast cancer on ultrasound?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Inflammatory : Breast cancer is usually visible on skin without imaging, so doctors would not order an ultrasound. This test is used to determine characteristics of a mass or lump that is deep to the skin.
Answered 5/3/2013
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Not always: Inflammatory breast cancer is characterized by the spread of cancer to the (lymphatics of the) skin, giving it the appearance of a skin infection. An underlying breast lumpmaybe present, which would be seen by mammogram +/-ultrasound; however, it can often grow like sheets of tumor cells in the breast without any lump, which could be missed on ultrasound. If you have concerns, see a breast surgeon.
Answered 11/20/2014
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Breast cancer: Thick king in the drums and edema can be seen on ultrasound. Underlying lesions may also be seen on ultrasound.
Answered 8/29/2013
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