Breast Biopsy
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Why It Is Done
A breast biopsy checks to see if a breast lump is cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).
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Last Updated:
April 29, 2009- Author:
- Bets Davis, MFA
- Medical Review:
- Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
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