Question 1

how accurate would 3 previous ultrasounds and mammograms in the space of 5 years be on a simple breast cyst? could that diagnosis be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Room for error: Any diagnostic medical test has room for error. The best diagnostic tool for a perceived breast cyst is fine needle aspiration/biopsy  by a MD.

Question 2

i have a 2x1cm breast cyst done ultrasound with birad 3 category should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

BIRADS 3: BIRADS 3 is defined as probably benign, with

Question 3

just got diagnosed with an interval development of a moderate 1cm complicated breast cyst via ultrasound. birads 3 (6month follow up). i am only 28 yrs old, no family history of cancer. can this become cancer? pls help?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is not possible to be 100% sure, but the risk of cancer given your age and family history is low. It would be prudent to follow your doctor's advice about follow-up care.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

can i find out if a breast cyst / tumor is malignant through a breast ultrasound and mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious only: Imaging techniques other than an MRI may be an indication of the level of suspicion for malignancy in the context of several other findings on history and physical examination. However, a diagnosis ultimately requires a biopsy.

Question 5

had a breast cyst monitored every six months.  now mammo say it has undefined borders.  going for follow up mammo and ultrasound.  cancer likelihood?

Accepted Answer

Hard to make: a determination with limited info and no images, but it sounds like it now has some suspicious features and may require needle biopsy.  That said, the probability of cancer is probably relatively low, but not low enough to keep following it due to the interval change.

Question 6

radiologist says possibly benign from  ultrasound septated left breast cyst 1.4cm x 2.8cm. no solid nodule and no internal flow. is this serious?/bad

Accepted Answer

"Probably benign": is the BIRADS classification(category 3)you are referring to.  By definition, this implies a chance of malignancy less than 3%, and practically speaking it is probably more like 1%.  The standard recommendation for a category 3 lesion is short interval follow up. Many consider a septated cyst a BIRADS 2(benign) lesion requiring no follow up, so the overwhelming probability is that you will be fine

Question 7

abnormal cells found in breast cyst on cytology. cannot be seen on ultrasound due to aspiration so cannot do biopsy. would mri help?

Accepted Answer

Get with pathologist: A cell from a cyst aspirate maybe "abnormal" but with no malignant potential. The fact that the cyst is gone without a trace suggests to me that if your physician is good with this, watchful waiting may be safe and wise.

Question 8

can it hurt to get a breast cyst drained?

Accepted Answer

No: The breast is given a local anesthetic, a small needle is inserted and the fluid is aspirated. The fluid is sent to the lab for evaluation. The whole procedure can be performed in the office.

Question 9

is it unusual to get breast cyst at 20 years old?

Accepted Answer

Very common...: Breast cysts are extremely common, especially in early adulthood. However, it's important to know the type of breast cyst so that we know how to best deal with it. An ultrasound is usually needed to characterize the cyst. Occasionally, a cyst will need to be drained for diagnosis or relief of pain for the patient. Most of the time however, there is nothing special to do and we leave them alone.

Question 10

i have a 1 cm breast cyst. i'm in surgery menopause and i  take hrt . can hrt get the cyst bigger in few months?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: All breast masses regardless of how old you are should be promptly seen and evaluated by a doctor. Some can be influenced by hormones others no. You will need to find out what kind of cyst you have.

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How accurate would 3 previous ultrasounds and mammograms in the space of 5 years be on a simple breast cyst? could that diagnosis be wrong?

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I have a 2x1cm breast cyst done ultrasound with birad 3 category should i be worried?

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Just got diagnosed with an interval development of a moderate 1cm complicated breast cyst via ultrasound. birads 3 (6month follow up). i am only 28 yrs old, no family history of cancer. can this become cancer? pls help?

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Can i find out if a breast cyst / tumor is malignant through a breast ultrasound and mammogram?

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Had a breast cyst monitored every six months. now mammo say it has undefined borders. going for follow up mammo and ultrasound. cancer likelihood?

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Radiologist says possibly benign from ultrasound septated left breast cyst 1.4cm x 2.8cm. no solid nodule and no internal flow. is this serious?/bad

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Abnormal cells found in breast cyst on cytology. cannot be seen on ultrasound due to aspiration so cannot do biopsy. would mri help?

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Can it hurt to get a breast cyst drained?

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Is it unusual to get breast cyst at 20 years old?

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I have a 1 cm breast cyst. i'm in surgery menopause and i take hrt . can hrt get the cyst bigger in few months?

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