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Breast biopsy

Tumor Mammogra-phic workup Ultrasound Fine needle aspiration biopsy Large core needle biopsy Surgical biopsy
Circular / oval shaped Benign mass + - + Following consultation with patient
Malignant tumor + + - +
Stellate Invasive cancer +/- Palpable: +
Impalpable: -
Palpable: +
Impalpable: +
+
Radial scar - - - +
Traumatic fat necrosis - - + -
Calcifications Malignant type calcifications - +/- + +
Indeterminate - - - +
 
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