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M Boisserie-Lacroix1, G Boutet, J Desforges
1Unité de Sénologie, Hôpital Saint-André, Bordeaux.
Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 15, 2000
Abstract:
Mammography must be performed before restauring RHT. We discuss the radiological contrindications before RHT, and the predictive positive value of malignancy for stellate lesions, round opacities, diffuse microcalcifications, cluster of microcalcifications. Ultrasonography is essential for differentiating benign from malignant lesions. Diagnosis strategy (clinical follow-up, fine needle aspiration, biopsy, surgery) depends also on personal and familial history.
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