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What Do My Mammogram And Ultrasound Test Results Indicate?
Question: Hi, I just got my mammogram and ultrasound results and it says there is a small cluster of pleomorphic micro calcification situated in the left upper outer quadrant of the left breast, better seen on magnification. The calcification also varies in size, shape and density and the area wasn't able to be appreciated as a separate structure on ultrasound. Can you tell me please what does that mean. thanks
By the way, the cluster of microcalcifications were detected on mammogram while the ultrasound report mentions that the focus of microcalcifications seen on mammography was unable to be appreciated on ultrasound.
By the way, the cluster of microcalcifications were detected on mammogram while the ultrasound report mentions that the focus of microcalcifications seen on mammography was unable to be appreciated on ultrasound.
Brief Answer:
Calcifications in breast may be due to both benign or malignant reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests small calcifications of variable sizes in upper outer quadrant of left breast.Calcifications also varies in density and shape.
These calcifications are better appreciated in mammogram and there is no separate structure seen in ultrasound.
Calcifications in breast may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.
You may need biopsy after evaluation.You may also need follow up.
It is important to exclude malignancy.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Calcifications in breast may be due to both benign or malignant reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests small calcifications of variable sizes in upper outer quadrant of left breast.Calcifications also varies in density and shape.
These calcifications are better appreciated in mammogram and there is no separate structure seen in ultrasound.
Calcifications in breast may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.
You may need biopsy after evaluation.You may also need follow up.
It is important to exclude malignancy.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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