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Scar from Stereotactic
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Scar from Stereotactic
by Marjorie L., Aug 18, 2002 12:00AM
I had a stereotactic biopsy the end of February. I was told there would be no scar. However, I seem to have one. The site is raised, hard and red, like scar tissue. Is that what this is? Will it ever improve? I had a lot of bleeding when they did the biopsy. Could that have affected scar formation? My breasts are smallish, so it is noticeable.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Aug 19, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Marjorie L: From what you describe, it sounds as though you have a small scar. I am assuming that the results of the biopsy were negative. Most folks do not have a scar from this procedure but some people are more prone to scar tissue than others. If this is a scar, it very well could imprve over time. Most scars take months to years to reach their final appearance. However, just to be sure, you should have the surgeon take a look to be sure that this is what it is.
