Question 1

Spect anterior defect - breast attenuation,what?

Accepted Answer

breast can cause an artifact on a normal SPECT that causes a cardiac defect on the scan.  The photons are absorbed, or attenuated, by the breast tissue.  There is no real abnormality.    If that is what it is, the scan is essentially normal.

Question 2

What does this mean: myocardial perfusion imaging adversely affected by soft breast tissue attenuation

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue attenuation in the breast is a common artifact in myocardial perfusion imaging. It may artifactually affect the depiction of activity in the myocardial wall. If perfusion defect is seen on both stress & rest images and normal wall motion & wall thickness shown on ecg-gated spect then apparent fixed defect is an artifact of attenuation instead of an area of myocardial infarction.

Question 3

Is a  heterogeneous breast mass with posterior attenuation suspicious of malignancy? i have very cystic breasts so us was not that clear.

Accepted Answer

Give us some more details. Have you had a physical examination by your doctor? He/she can guide you further based on whether there is a palpable lump in the breast or not? If there is lump which can be localized easily a Needle biopsy should be a serious consideration. A comparison with previous Mammograms/Ultrasound examination will be most helpful to determine any recent change.?

Question 4

What does "subtle increased attenuation in the rightperihilar region" relative to a chest x-ray mean?

Accepted Answer

HT Prime. The perihilar region is the part of the lung where the airways & arteries enter. "Increased attenuation" means that the picture (actually, the negative) is brighter. That could be from the presence of inflammatory fluid or infection or congestion, but most often means that the Radiologist ought to check his glasses or equipment. Without symptoms, it's a meaningless (but costly) finding.

Question 5

I have a chest ct scan and it shows a 1.4 cm low attenuation nodule.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

You need to discuss with your physician . I am sure they will discuss this with you. Modules can be anything from being benign to cancerous . Unless the CT is put in a clinical context, it is difficult to answer this question with certainty.

Question 6

What are ways to enlarge breasts?

Accepted Answer

While you will see many exercises, pills and supplements that claim to enlarge the breasts, most have little success or science behind them. There is a reason 400, 000 women a year receive breast implants. They are by no means perfect, but breast implants are the safest and most predictable way to provide the amount of enlargement that most women want.

Question 7

What causes your breasts to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle and fibrocystic breast changes (lumpy, tender breasts) are common causes of breast pain. Pregnancy is another common cause, along with hormone replacement, large breasts, cysts, infection & inflammation. And sometimes what may seem to originate from the breast may actually be pain from somewhere else. If you suffer from breast pain, see your doctor.

Question 8

Why are breasts all different sizes?

Accepted Answer

Most women have different size breasts, normally. Mother Nature doesn't use a measuring stick to determine breast size in her "production" facility.

Question 9

Are breasts sizes purely hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Breast size is related to heredity but also to weight, number of children and other hormonal factors.

Question 10

What are ways to reduce pain in breasts?

Accepted Answer

Breast soreness can occur due to stretching from increased fluid retention.  Breast pain can occur in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, your period, pregnancy, hormone imbalance or use of oral contraceptives. Once cause of pain is identified - treatment plan can be developed.

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Spect anterior defect - breast attenuation,what?

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What does this mean: myocardial perfusion imaging adversely affected by soft breast tissue attenuation

Is a heterogeneous breast mass with posterior attenuation suspicious of malignancy? i have very cystic breasts so us was not that clear.

What does "subtle increased attenuation in the rightperihilar region" relative to a chest x-ray mean?

I have a chest ct scan and it shows a 1.4 cm low attenuation nodule. should i be worried?

What are ways to enlarge breasts?

What causes your breasts to hurt?

Why are breasts all different sizes?

Are breasts sizes purely hereditary?

What are ways to reduce pain in breasts?

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