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Findings in recent mamogram??
I just had my yearly mammogram, about 15 months apart. This is my 1st mamogram at Mayo, but I provided last years records and CD to compare. I was notified there were findings that require further testing. My current oncologist has also notified me with further results as, 2 asymmetries are seen in one breast. They suggest more tests. Anyone experience this finding? Doesn't say anything about nodules, or calcification. I do have high density, so I opted for the 3D viewing. Basically for now, we're looking at 2 asymmetries, which I think are pretty common, but this is all new to me. Appreciate any feedback if you've ever been diagnosed with asymmetries. Thanks!!
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Thank you for responding. My diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound are tomorrow. I will write an update after I know results.
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1 Reaction“Breast architectural distortion is a descriptive term in breast imaging (mammography, ultrasound, and MRI) to indicate that the breast parenchyma is tethered or indented. The finding per se is not a mass.
Pathology:
Architectural distortion is often due to a desmoplastic (fibrous, aggressive) reaction in which there is focal disruption of the normal breast tissue pattern. There are several features that can be considered as part of architectural distortion:
contour abnormality
trabecular thickening
trabecular disorganization”
From: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/breast-architectural-distortion-1?lang=us
Sometimes the definitive determination of a breast anomaly is a biopsy. I went into my biopsy fearing the procedure, but I had no pain, and I’d do it again in a heart beat if there were any question about whether something was benign or cancerous.
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1 ReactionThe US showed the asymmetry but the radiologist has not received my previous films to compare. If he does not see the same on previous film which was at a different facility, he will need to do a biopsy. He will call me next week.