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Breast problem
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i had milkish nipple discharge. done usg breast comes normal. i want to do mammogram as it is standard detection for breast cancer screening. my dr told this test is not for u bcz i m below 35yrs age. i fear for miss some calcification or cancer in usg. can i go for mammogram or trust on usg report?
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USG is best for this age group, u can trust on USG
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If there is a strong family history for Ca breast in the family you can do a MRI breast.
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Consult a general surgeon or a breast surgeon.
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Dr. A Butt
General Surgeon
3 yrs exp
Srinagar
You better do serum prolactin levels and cytology of nipple discharge. Above all ,never self squeeze the nipple
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