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Breast Tests

Breast biopsy
A breast biopsy is a procedure that obtains a sample of breast tissue and analyzes it in a laboratory for signs of or other disorders.
Mammography
A mammogram is an picture of the breasts. It is used to detect tumors and and to help differentiate (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) disease.
Breast Ultrasound
Breast ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic sound waves (sounds that cannot be heard by humans) to produce an image of breast tissue.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Breast lump self exam
Breast lump self exam
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