Question 1

what could cilateral vascular calcification seen on mammogram mean?

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? Vascular: Vascular calcifications in a young woman can be seen in diabetes mellitus and conditions which accelerate hardening of the arteries throughout the body. Talk with your doctor to see if you have risk factors.

Question 2

linear calcifications found on 3d mammogram.  radiologist said she is "not thrilled about them" and set up mri.  why? what is the significance?

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Breast MRI: MRI of the breast can help clarify findings seen on a regular mammogram. No test is perfect, and sometimes tests are complimentary in terms of the information they give. Make sure to follow up with the ordering doctor when complete. Hope this helps!

Question 3

i have few scattered calcific foci in bilateral breast.no other focal lesion seen in mammogram of both breasts.should i get worried?

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Talk with doctor: They usually do cone down views to look at the area closer, and if ok they will usually follow up in 6 months. Your doctor will have the exact reports and can tell you what they recommend.

Question 4

after a mammogram i was recalled i had a further 6 mammograms and was told i had calcification  ?

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Calcifications can : Be of different type, but are the easy things to see on x-ray, and changes are assessed by comparison of the annual studies. Commonly ultrasound is used to direct a biopsy of suspicious calcifications. Six exams seem a lot. Ask your doctor to explain why so many.

Question 5

my mammogram shows clustered pleomorphic calcification should i be worried ?

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Be concerned!: By your description a biopsy would be indicated. This can be performed with ultrasound guidance if there are findings by u/s in the region, or if not, with stereotactic guidance. These can easily be performed by a radiologist skilled in these procedures, or by a breast surgeon.  This should be done as soon as possible.

Question 6

mammogram report:benign appearing calcification are present on the left.2 obscured masses are seeing 0.7 and 1.0cm.is the rprt describing dif finding?

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Mammograms : it sounds to me that there are two massed. One 0.7cm the other 1.0cm. But can not be certain without looking at the actual report.

Question 7

my wife had a mammogram over a year ago. had small calcification. now has grown through skin draining smelly fluid. she won't go to dr. what is it?

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Mammogram: This cannot be diagnosed via the internet.  She must see a physician as soon as possible.  It could be something easily treated like an infection but it could also be more serious.  The sooner she gets care the more likely it will be diagnosed and treated effectively.   Please take her to her physician.

Question 8

how do i know if peripheral vein problem? lower legs and hands very veiny, bp 130/80. calcification found in veins during mammogram?

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: I suspect you mean calcification in arteries noted on Mammogram? Discuss with your Mammogram Dr. To clarify.

Question 9

calcifications found in mammogram - should i get an ultrasound?

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DISCUSS WITH DOCTOR: You have to discuss these findings with your doctor as some may need diagnostic mammogram, others ultrasound and still others may need biopsy
it depends on the clinical exam and as to what kind of calcifications and how many.The decision is based on all these factors.

Question 10

is it normal to have a second mammogram if you have calcifications?

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Yes: A screening mammogram may reveal calcifications seen by the radiologist, or the more subtle ones, by the CAD machine - computerized automated detection unit.To further gualitate and put into a category of relative risk for cancer and decision to biopsy or follow (birads classification) they will bring you back for diagnostic films including magnification views to further assess and localize.

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What could cilateral vascular calcification seen on mammogram mean?

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Linear calcifications found on 3d mammogram. radiologist said she is "not thrilled about them" and set up mri. why? what is the significance?

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I have few scattered calcific foci in bilateral breast.no other focal lesion seen in mammogram of both breasts.should i get worried?

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After a mammogram i was recalled i had a further 6 mammograms and was told i had calcification ?

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My mammogram shows clustered pleomorphic calcification should i be worried ?

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Mammogram report:benign appearing calcification are present on the left.2 obscured masses are seeing 0.7 and 1.0cm.is the rprt describing dif finding?

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My wife had a mammogram over a year ago. had small calcification. now has grown through skin draining smelly fluid. she won't go to dr. what is it?

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How do i know if peripheral vein problem? lower legs and hands very veiny, bp 130/80. calcification found in veins during mammogram?

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Calcifications found in mammogram - should i get an ultrasound?

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Is it normal to have a second mammogram if you have calcifications?

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