Open biopsy of the breast
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Open biopsy of the breast
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In an open breast biopsy, your doctor makes a small cut in the skin and breast tissue to remove a sample of tissue. The sample is examined under a microscope.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery |
| Last Updated | May 1, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 01, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery |
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