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In which of the following types of breast carcinoma, would you consider biopsy of opposite breast?

A
Lobular carcinoma
B
Comedo carcinoma
C
Medullary carcinoma
D
Adenocarcmoma-poorly differentiated
High-Yield Explanation
Lobular carcinoma is often a bilateral, multifocal process affecting premenopausal women. The risk for subsequent development of breast cancer involves the breast bilaterally. Therefore, biopsy of the contralateral (opposite) breast is advocated in lobular carcinomas. Ref: Baily and Love Sho Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, Chapter 50, Page 838; Breast Imaging By Gilda Cardenosa, Page 298; Management of Breast Diseases By Ismail Jatoi, Pages 169-72.

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