Q: what does asymmetrical findings on a mammogram report mean?

Closer look?: Often, additional images will be needed to see if there's something suspicious that needs to be biopsied.

Q: what could 'additional testing needed' mean after a routine mammogram?

Talk 2 Ur Doctor: Can mean alot of things. Could be a return 2 Mammo facility for some additional views or an ultrasound. Most of the time extra views show that area in question is not important. Occasionally based on additional images or perhaps an ultrasound, an aspiration (for a cyst) or even a biopsy may be suggested. Talk to your doctor about the findings and if necessary the Radiologist who read the mammogram

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

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.

Q: on my mammogram it said an assymetry was at a middle depth . what does that mean?

Area of concern: Asymmetry refers to an area of abnormal density noted by the radiologist on the mammogram. Middle depth refers to the location and the depth of this density (or shaddow) from the skin to the back of the breast or the chest wall. If above description was on your mammogram please follow through with the instructions of the radiologist or your health care provider. There might be need for additional evalaution and possibly a biopsy.

Q: what does it mean if mammogram tech asks if you had change in weight since your last mammogram?

Xray density: If there has been a gain in weight, the breast will have more fatty tissue to "look through" with the mammogram. If a weight loss, there is sometimes more fibrous tissue increasing the density. Comparisons of two or more previous mammograms make it easier to spot changes and possible tumors.

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

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 1

what does a shadow on a mammogram mean?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A shadow on the mammogram could represent normal breast tissue, overgrown breast tissue, a benign tumor, a cyst, or a breast cancer, among other things.  Sometimes your doctor may order additional mammogram views or an ultrasound to get a different view of the area.

Question 2

does a shadow on a mammogram mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Every mammogram contains shadows, since shadows are created by normal breast tissue.  They are also created by benign conditions as well as by cancer.  The variation in the radiographic findings give information to the radiologist to suggest the likely cause.

Question 3

what does "suspicious" mean on a mammogram report?

Accepted Answer

Should biopsy.: Radiologists categorize abnormalities on mammograms based upon the probabibility of them being cancerous. A birads-4 abnormality has a 15-30% chance of being cancerous, therefore it is best to proceed with biopsy. This biopsy can almost always be performed non-surgically, either using x-rays or an ultrasound to guide the needle into the appropriate area.

Question 4

what does "probably benign" mean on a mammogram report?

Accepted Answer

Most likely normal.: While mammograms are excellent screening tests for cancer, they are not perfect. Many times spots are seen on mammography that are not normal but have such a low probability of being cancer (<0.5%), that it is best to watch these closely rather than biopsy. Radiologists categorize this as a birads-3 abnormality; when women get their first mammogram, there is a 7% chance this will happen.

Question 5

what does asymmetrical findings on a mammogram report  mean?

Accepted Answer

Closer look?: Often, additional images will be needed to see if there's something suspicious that needs to be biopsied.

Question 6

what could 'additional testing needed' mean after a routine mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Talk 2 Ur Doctor: Can mean alot of things. Could be a return 2 Mammo facility for some additional views or an ultrasound. Most of the time extra views show that area in question is not important. Occasionally based on additional images or perhaps an ultrasound, an aspiration (for a cyst) or even a biopsy may be suggested. Talk to your doctor about the findings and if necessary the Radiologist who read the mammogram

Question 7

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 8

on my mammogram it said an assymetry was at a middle depth .  what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Area of concern: Asymmetry refers to an area of abnormal density noted by the radiologist on the mammogram. Middle depth refers to the location and the depth of this density (or shaddow) from the skin to the back of the breast or the chest wall. If above description was on your mammogram please follow through with the instructions of the radiologist or your health care provider. There might be need for additional evalaution and possibly a biopsy.

Question 9

what does it mean if mammogram tech asks if you had change in weight since your last mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Xray density: If there has been a gain in weight, the breast will have more fatty tissue to "look through" with the mammogram. If a weight loss, there is sometimes more fibrous tissue increasing the density. Comparisons of two or more previous mammograms make it easier to spot changes and possible tumors.

Question 10

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.

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