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Breast tumours
Breast tumour surgery (mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery)
About this specialty
Assessment of breast lumps and tumours, from clinical examination, imaging and biopsy through to the surgical decision. Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy is chosen according to the size and site of the tumour and the biopsy result, with the options explained to the patient before any intervention.
Operations
Breast tumour excision (mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery)
Biopsy of breast lumps
Axillary lymph node dissection