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What Determines A Cancerous Breast Cyst?
A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of
See also:
Breast biopsy - stereotactic Breast biopsy - ultrasound Lumpectomy
Alternative Names
Biopsy - breast; Open breast biopsy
How the test is performed
An open biopsy may remove part (incisional biopsy) or...
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