Large-Core Breast Biopsy: Abnormal Salivary Cortisol Profiles Associated with Uncertainty of Diagnosis

Large-Core Breast Biopsy: Abnormal Salivary Cortisol Profiles Associated with Uncertainty of Diagnosis
Elvira V. Lang, Kevin S. Berbaum, and Susan K. Lutgendorf
Radiology 2009;250 631-637

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Uncertainty about the final diagnosis after LCBB is associated with substantial biochemical distress, which may have adverse effects on immune defense and wound healing. Results indicate the need for more rapid communication of biopsy results
Not only how but also when biopsy results become available to the patient is important to avoid the dysregulation of cortisol secretion, even if the results are benign