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What Does My Mammogram Report Indicate?

I had a mammogram last week. The results show a focal asymetical in right breast and I am scheduled for another mammogram on April 5th. My spelling may not be correct, but I am concerned about having to have another mammogram at a different facility where the radiologist may speak to me.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Focal asymmetry means there is an area difference in density between the two breasts with no discrete mass seen. Which in most cases is a normal variant due to difference in glandular elements in both breast. The follow up mammogram is to rule out any tumour.
I usually do a correlative USG scan along with the film mammogram to see if any corresponding mass there in the region of asymmetry.
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What Does My Mammogram Report Indicate?

Focal asymmetry means there is an area difference in density between the two breasts with no discrete mass seen. Which in most cases is a normal variant due to difference in glandular elements in both breast. The follow up mammogram is to rule out any tumour. I usually do a correlative USG scan along with the film mammogram to see if any corresponding mass there in the region of asymmetry.