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Can ultrasound be done on back of shoulder blade right of spine show tumor in rt breast?

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Dr. Jason Huffman answered

No: The shoulder blade, chest wall and lung are in the way and the breast is unlikely to be seen at all.

Dr Davis and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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