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Re: fibroadenoma-biopsy or removal?

From: Alfredo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:15:23 -0300

Atena if the the ultrasound determines that it could be a fibroadenoma you could do fine needle biopsy that is less aggressive than a surgery for the fibroadenoma. Alfredo On Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 01:27 AM, Alena wrote:

> While I agree with this post from Alfredo Elena, I just recently had an
> ultrasound that determined that I had a fibroadenoma tumor myself. I
> am
> 20 years-old and everything about the ultrasound concluded that it is a
> fibroadenoma tumor. However, if you have ANY doubt, CP, I suggest
> getting a second opinion and getting a biopsy. I don't know about
> Alfredo Elena's response, but I think it's better to be safe than
> sorry.
> The radiologist that helped me said she was 98% sure it was
> fibroadenoma. Well, that leaves 2% and I'm sorry, but when it comes to
> breast cancer I'm not willing to take that risk. FYI, I am scheduling
> to get a biopsy done this Friday.
>
> Alena
>
> At Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Alfredo wrote:
>>
>> I think it would be very important to do an ultrasound scan of the
>> fibroadenoma. It depends on the size, to do a needle biopsy or to
>> remove it. Always it is a benign tumor so don't worry to much Dr.
>> Alfredo Elena
>>> I just found out that i may have a 2cm fibroadenoma. The radiologist
>>> suggested a needle biopsy or complete removal of it. I don't know
>>> what
>>> I should do. Does anyone have any suggestions or is there anyone out
>>> there that has had either of these procedures done? What are some of
>>> your experiences and do you regret not choosing the other procedure?
>>> Thanks alot.
>>>
>>> cp
>>>
>> --
>> Dr. Alfredo F. Elena
>> Urquiza 3868
>> Mar del Plata 7600
>> Argentina
>>
>

Dr. Alfredo F. Elena Urquiza 3868 Mar del Plata 7600 Argentina afelena@mac.com Pagina Web homepage.mac.com/afelena/index.htm

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