Ultrasound of a simple breast cyst
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Ultrasound of a simple breast cyst
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.
This ultrasound picture shows a simple cyst with normal breast tissue around it. Because this type of cyst usually does not have any tissue or other particles in it, your doctor knows that it is fluid-filled and can be drained if necessary.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology |
| Last Updated | April 3, 2008 |
| Last updated: | April 03, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology |
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