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What Does The Scan Report After Mammoplasty Surgery Indicate?
Question: Hi doctor,i had mammoplastosurgery of both the breast in the year 2012,recently took scan which was showing well defined predominantly hypoechoic lesion with post acoustic shadowing in both breast measuring 2cm and 8mm and fat necrosis. Kindly clarify what does it mean.do i need to have gynae or oncology opnion.
Brief Answer:
It may be due to breast cysts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Predominant hypoechoic lesions in breast with post acoustic shadowing may be due to cyst.Breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac within the breast.
Cysts typically produces posterior acoustic shadow.It is a benign condition.
Breast cysts usually doesn't require treatment unless it is large and symptomatic.
Fat necrosis may be related to surgery.
You can consult your surgeon.You also need proper clinical examination.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It may be due to breast cysts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Predominant hypoechoic lesions in breast with post acoustic shadowing may be due to cyst.Breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac within the breast.
Cysts typically produces posterior acoustic shadow.It is a benign condition.
Breast cysts usually doesn't require treatment unless it is large and symptomatic.
Fat necrosis may be related to surgery.
You can consult your surgeon.You also need proper clinical examination.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor for the reply,would like to know what are clinical examination to be done further.any specific test to be taken to rule out.thank for you stating bening condition,but at times these gives pain ocassionally or if the doctor presses the breast i cud feel the pain.as suggested will consult the gynaecologists.how will be able to know where its an normal growth or rapid growth.becoz 6month back the scan was completely normal. Right was showing 2cm and left showing 8mm at 10.00clock and 4clock position.
Brief Answer:
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Further,USG guided FNAC can be done for confirmation.It is important to see exact content of the cyst means whether it contains fluid or blood.
You may be needed follow up USG if cysts doesn't disappear during aspiration or it contains blood.
If needed mammography can be done additionally.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Please find detail answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Further,USG guided FNAC can be done for confirmation.It is important to see exact content of the cyst means whether it contains fluid or blood.
You may be needed follow up USG if cysts doesn't disappear during aspiration or it contains blood.
If needed mammography can be done additionally.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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