Question 1

will weight loss cause a change in focal density on a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Depends: With the breasts being a fat storage site, a weight change may alter the mammographic density of the breast. This change may necessitate additional evaluation of the breast to ensure that this is not a cancer.

Question 2

please answer: what means ill marginated focal asymmetry of low density in mammogram? should i be worry?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Mammograms are used to determine who needs further evaluation and closer monitoring. You should follow up with your doctor to discuss further plans prior to worrying. The worrisome finding usually seen on mammograms is calcification in a mass that can be felt or microcalcifications in the breast with no mass present.

Question 3

mammogram results show focal densities in medial aspect of the anterior 3rd of the left breast?

Accepted Answer

Focal densities: A "density" is a very generic term.  There are normal and abnormal densities in the breast.  Was this reported on a screening mammo, and were additional views recommended?  If so, it is likely that they are potential abnormalities that need additional views for clarification .  The majority of these turn out to be nothing, but you need to have the extra views to be sure.

Question 4

mammogram: ill marginated focal asymetry of low density in left axilary tail. sonogram:2 lipomas not correlated to mammogram findings. doc send me to surgeon, what should i expect?im scared!

Accepted Answer

It sounds like: the mammogram had a concerning finding that could not be visualized on the ultrasound.  The lipomas are benign, but the mammographic abnormality needs further evaluation.  You should talk to your doctor, but it sounds like he/she may be contemplating biopsy for the mammo finding.

Question 5

what does new asymmetrical density  findings on a mammogram report  mean?

Accepted Answer

Breast tissue: Is mostly fat, especially as a woman ages.  More dense areas are potentially of concern.  Here the breast radilogist is saying they see differences when they compare one side to the other, and that was not the case on a prior study.

Question 6

what do the findings of "scattered fibroglandular densities" from a mammogram mean?

Accepted Answer

Less dense breasts: There are different levels of density, or thickness, of breast tissue.  Scattered fibroglandular densities means that your breasts are not dense.  It will be easier to see any abnormalities on your images.

Question 7

i received my mammogram results which found scattered fibro granular density of 30-50% should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Normal: your breasts are composed of a collection of glands that are supported by fibers, and so this finding is not concerning. Depending on your cycle your breast tissue becomes more prominent and this was likely what was captured. As long as there are no calcifications, I would be reassured.

Question 8

normal mammogram.report said scattered areas of fibrocystic density ? dr said u/s not needed.is there different levels of density ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are different patterns of abnormality on a mammogram--some of which are worrisome, some are not.  Some abnormalities can show up on an ultrasound, some can't.  An ultrasound is best used to further evaluate specific abnormalities to help ascertain whether a biopsy is needed, but it is not a good screening tool.

Question 9

1st mammogram today already called saying need  a higher density mammogram. told report says oblique abnormality density, what does this mean? scared

Accepted Answer

Breast density: Because of the abnormality noted on your mammogram, I feel that collaboration between the radiologist and a breast surgeon is needed to determine the next step which could be a breast MRI and/ or biopsy.

Question 10

what would the statement "right auxillary lymph node densities noted" mean in a mammogram report posted in the findings? there was no detail about the lymph node?

Accepted Answer

: If you had screening mammogram and you have no symptoms or signs for breast mass, it means that axillary lymph nodes were seen on ultrasound which they noted and if any change will occur, then a comparison can be helpful in diagnosing  cause of change. If lymph node is larger than 1.5 cm, hard or fixed, then it needs biopsy  by needle aspiration or by removing the lymph node, sent for pathology.

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Will weight loss cause a change in focal density on a mammogram?

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Please answer: what means ill marginated focal asymmetry of low density in mammogram? should i be worry?

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Mammogram results show focal densities in medial aspect of the anterior 3rd of the left breast?

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Mammogram: ill marginated focal asymetry of low density in left axilary tail. sonogram:2 lipomas not correlated to mammogram findings. doc send me to surgeon, what should i expect?im scared!

A member asked:

What does new asymmetrical density findings on a mammogram report mean?

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What do the findings of "scattered fibroglandular densities" from a mammogram mean?

A member asked:

I received my mammogram results which found scattered fibro granular density of 30-50% should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Normal mammogram.report said scattered areas of fibrocystic density ? dr said u/s not needed.is there different levels of density ?

A member asked:

1st mammogram today already called saying need a higher density mammogram. told report says oblique abnormality density, what does this mean? scared

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What would the statement "right auxillary lymph node densities noted" mean in a mammogram report posted in the findings? there was no detail about the lymph node?

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