Reliable biopsy result?

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I have been seen by a sarcoma service for a biopsy on a lesion in my thigh, they’ve said benign however I worry this has not hit the potential malignant area and my diagnosis is wrong. 
Has anyone any experience of a false negative core needle biopsy or a sarcoma centre giving wrong diagnosis? 
I have asked for this to be removed anyway hopefully in the next few weeks - however it has been there a year and I am also at risk of a ‘ooops’ procedure as they think it is benign. 
thankyou 

  • Hi  

    Sarcomas are quite rare and lumps very common and that is partially why care is centered in sarcoma centers. One outcome of a biopsy that people often overlook is "uncertain" but I have no idea what the statistics are. You could try asking in Ask a Nurse as they may have access to some figures that might be helpful.

    <<hugs>>

    Steve

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