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necessary for biopsy marker????
Really do not want a metal anything left in my breast.....Is it absolutely necessary
This discussion is related to Stereotactic breast biopsy marker movement.
This discussion is related to Stereotactic breast biopsy marker movement.
When one considers the purpose that the titanium chip serves... that is to say, identifying where a biopsy was performed for future diagnostic referencing... the value in having it far out-weighs the reasons to not have it. Now, if you happen to be allergic to titanium... then, that would give a valid cause for concern.
It's a very common practice and the titanium chip is so small that it is inserted thru a needle. It's valuable as a marker for future reference to indicate where the biopsy was done and also so the area would not be confused with a new finding later. I have several pieces of titanium in my spine and never give it a second thought .... you won't set off alarms either. Regards ....
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