Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are Hyperintensities In The Breast?

My twin sister is 56, height 5'6" and weighs 150 pounds. She is a 11 year cancer survivor. She had a mammogram today and is waiting for the results. They think she has "hyperdensities in her breasts. Are they cancer? She wants a double mastectomy it they are. What do u think? Thanks. MF
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
Report Abuse
Oncologist,  's  Response
Hi

After hearing your history hyperdensities in breast in mammogram means
they have a greater amount of breast and connective tissue compared to fat.

Breast density compares the area of breast and connective tissue seen on a mammogram to the area of fat. Breast and connective tissue are denser than fat and this difference shows up on a mammogram

Women with high breast density are 4-5 times more likely to get breast cancer than women with low breast density.

Since her breast are hyperdense in the mammogram i would advise a biopsy test.

If malignancy is found in the biopsy report then she should go for double mastectomy.

Regards

DR DE
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Cancer screening


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are Hyperintensities In The Breast?

Hi After hearing your history hyperdensities in breast in mammogram means they have a greater amount of breast and connective tissue compared to fat. Breast density compares the area of breast and connective tissue seen on a mammogram to the area of fat. Breast and connective tissue are denser than fat and this difference shows up on a mammogram Women with high breast density are 4-5 times more likely to get breast cancer than women with low breast density. Since her breast are hyperdense in the mammogram i would advise a biopsy test. If malignancy is found in the biopsy report then she should go for double mastectomy. Regards DR DE