Breast biopsy

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Breast biopsy

• There is a slight chance of infection at the injection or incision site.
• Excessive bleeding is rare, but may require draining or re-bandaging. Bruising is common.
• There will be a scar. Depending on the amount of tissue removed and how the breast heals, the appearance of the breast may be affected.
• Depending on the results of the biopsy, further surgery or treatment may be needed.

Most breast lumps are detected during a manual breast exam or mammography. A discharge from the nipple may indicate the presence of a cancerous tumor. Even if the biopsy results are benign, discuss ongoing breast screening with your doctor.

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