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Breast Cancer
Ultrasound helpful when a woman feels a lump, but clinical exam is normal
December 16th, 2004
According to a report from England, "The role of ultrasound scanning (USS) in patients complaining of a breast lump where the clinical examination (CE) is normal is not clearly defined." J.A. Cid and colleagues at the City Hospital Breast Institute, Nottingham, England, conducted a study in which "all patients complaining of a breast lump underwent CE. Where no lump could be found, but was still reported by the patient, an USS was performed. All lesions underwent biopsy and/or aspiration, as well as mammography in suspicious cases or those over 40 years of age." According to the researchers, "This cohort represented 5% of all referrals in the study...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-16)
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