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Can A Mammogram Detect A Lipoma Over The Sternum?
Question: I am scheduled to have a routine mammogram in the next 30 days but recently I have discovered what feels like a lipoma over my sternum. Would this area show up during a mammogram or would another test be more beneficial and accurate instead of having 2 separate tests, an US of sternum and a routine mammogram?
Brief Answer:
Diagnostic Value of MG for Pre-Sternal Lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Brief Ans-Diagnostic Value of MG for Pre-Sternal Lipoma
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Though diagnosing Lipoma is not the purpose of Mammogram,the sternal Lipoma could be confirmed along with its clinical findings.
By doing so, you could reduce on cost as desired and intended by you.
As you are scheduled for mammogram in next 30 days and AS Lipoma is not an emergency health issue, you could discover and diagnose Lipoma like mass in pre-sternal area, at time of mammography(MG)
Hope this would resolve your health issue.
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Diagnostic Value of MG for Pre-Sternal Lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Brief Ans-Diagnostic Value of MG for Pre-Sternal Lipoma
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM.
Read and Reviewed your query and its health concerns.
Though diagnosing Lipoma is not the purpose of Mammogram,the sternal Lipoma could be confirmed along with its clinical findings.
By doing so, you could reduce on cost as desired and intended by you.
As you are scheduled for mammogram in next 30 days and AS Lipoma is not an emergency health issue, you could discover and diagnose Lipoma like mass in pre-sternal area, at time of mammography(MG)
Hope this would resolve your health issue.
Welcome Any more query in this regard .
Do Contact for any further query in this regard by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, If you have no further query,Do close this query with your praising /excellent feedback comments to rate this reply, to boost the morale of My visiting patients like You, at HCM Virtual forum.
Keep Me updated soon.
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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