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Found breast lump, dr ordered ultrasound and then radiologist wanted mammogram. would i really need both?

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Dr. Eva Duckett
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Radiology 33 years experience
Yes: Jaybee when you are having a problem and over 30 yrs old, a mammogram is almost always a part of the work up even if a sonogram is done first. Depending on the results of both, it will help the radiologist determine the cause and whether more testing such as MRI or a biopsy might be needed.
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Dr. Michael Gabor
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
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They are: complementary tests, each potentially providing additional information not obtainable with the other.
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