Question 1

breast ultrasound say oval  circumscribed benign appearing mass posterior enhancement measuring 8x5x8 mm likely represents a complicated cyst is mean?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: It says that you have a benign cyst not suggestive of cancer. However I would suggest you speak to your doctor to decide if anything needs to be done about it

Question 2

what does "area of distortion with no focal mass" mean on breast ultrasound? is cancer usually a mass?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: An area of distortion is an area on ultrasound that looks different from normal breast tissue. Breast cancers are usually masses but not always and can present as vague areas of distortion. Your radiologist should provide you and your doctor with follow up recommendations.

Question 3

my wife had a breast ultrasound done a couple of days ago. they found 2 small dark spots on left breast. could it be a cyst or mass??

Accepted Answer

Real report needed: Radiologist will not describe as  ' dark spots '  will describe as cyst or not ( mass ) . Speak to her  doctor with permission  for official verson of report  and next step in follow up care

Question 4

breast ultrasound says "elongated hypoechoic area without a focal mass seen". been this way on follow up u/s for a year.unlikely cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unlikely: Stability is a good sign and usually signifies a benign or slow growing process. Often a mammogram is used to correlate the area seen on ultrasound (as well as physical exam). If all three suggest a benign process then that is usually the case.

Question 5

i am hoping someone could interpret my ultrasound results. left breast ultrasound findings: birads2 at the site of the palpable abnormality a ill defined hypoehoic area is the subcutaneous fat measured 3x3x3 mm. no discreet mass identified?

Accepted Answer

: There is a very tiny cyst, which is a benign finding, nothing else is identified, and nothing further is recommended. Mammograms and breast ultrasounds are categorized using the BIRADS system, from 1 to 5. A 2 means benign findings were noted and no additional follow up is needed.

Question 6

hypoechoic area on breast ultrasound came back as benign breast tissue with lactational changes. can a mass come back as this? i'm worried.i'm nursing

Accepted Answer

Yes: Beast feeding women can have exaxctly that pathology.  I'm a little surprised you even had a biopsy given your age and the ultrasound finding with you breast feeding.

Question 7

how can you tell the difference between a fibroadenoma and a malignant tumor on a breast ultrasound. they found a 21mm solid mass in my left breast just below the nipple. they took 3 core biopsies. what are my odds of it being a cancerous tumor?

Accepted Answer

: Typically in the US, we order ultrasounds in women under 30 and mammograms over 30 years old. The radiologist then categorizes the mass using BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System). The higher the number the higher risk for an abnormality and recommendation for biopsy. Cancer risk is based on the individual's symptoms, pregnancies and family history. The biopsies will provide answers

Question 8

what do the following abbreviations on a breast ultrasound mean: fr ao% sos chi frq gn d cf l/a prf wf s/p?

Accepted Answer

: These are not common acronyms for breast ultrasound. Suggest asking the physician who ordered the ultrasound what is meant by those acronyms.  At "47" , testing for breast disease is more accurately done with a digital mammogram or MRI.

Question 9

how is a breast ultrasound done?

Accepted Answer

Jelly; probe: Ultrasound operator places some aqueous jelly on the breast ; then scans using ultrasound probe, about size of a cany bar. Probe is moved back ; forth whilst operator watches a video screen. Jelly is wiped off at end of study. Operator is either a dr/radiologist, dr/gynecologist (if trained) or an ultrasound technician ; study is reviewed by a dr.

Question 10

what is the general cost of breast ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Unfortunately, this is difficult to answer. Costs vary based on city, site/location, practice. Best way to figure that out is either call your insurance agent, or if no insurance- call around and find out who might be the best choice for you. Talk to your physician; at times, they may have information to help you here.

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Breast ultrasound say oval circumscribed benign appearing mass posterior enhancement measuring 8x5x8 mm likely represents a complicated cyst is mean?

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What does "area of distortion with no focal mass" mean on breast ultrasound? is cancer usually a mass?

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My wife had a breast ultrasound done a couple of days ago. they found 2 small dark spots on left breast. could it be a cyst or mass??

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Breast ultrasound says "elongated hypoechoic area without a focal mass seen". been this way on follow up u/s for a year.unlikely cancer?

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I am hoping someone could interpret my ultrasound results. left breast ultrasound findings: birads2 at the site of the palpable abnormality a ill defined hypoehoic area is the subcutaneous fat measured 3x3x3 mm. no discreet mass identified?

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Hypoechoic area on breast ultrasound came back as benign breast tissue with lactational changes. can a mass come back as this? i'm worried.i'm nursing

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How can you tell the difference between a fibroadenoma and a malignant tumor on a breast ultrasound. they found a 21mm solid mass in my left breast just below the nipple. they took 3 core biopsies. what are my odds of it being a cancerous tumor?

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What do the following abbreviations on a breast ultrasound mean: fr ao% sos chi frq gn d cf l/a prf wf s/p?

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How is a breast ultrasound done?

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