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What To Do When Previously Placed Clip During Breast Biopsy Goes Missing?

Hi, I had a breast biopsy 6 weeks ago, they put in surgical clip to mark the spot. I recently had a mastectomy and the clip was no where to be found. My surgeon said he is not sure where it is, could of fallen when transferring breast tissue. I am worried as I have/had DCIS, and if there are DCIS cells on clip and it wandered, what should I do? Get a chest x ray?
posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015
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Hello,

Nothing much to worry because you had already underwent complete mastectomy, so the presence of clip is not significant.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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What To Do When Previously Placed Clip During Breast Biopsy Goes Missing?

Hello, Nothing much to worry because you had already underwent complete mastectomy, so the presence of clip is not significant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain