Question 1

can extra fibroid in breast mean breast cancer? doctor found some and requested a sonogram

Accepted Answer

Rest easy: A mass in the breast can be a sign of cancer.  However, fibrocystic masses in the breast are common and are benign.  Your sonogram will give you good information on what it could possibly be.  rest easy until the sonogram results are in.

Question 2

bilateral breast ultrasound. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It means: an ultrasound of both breasts.

Question 3

69'yr old male had bilteral breast ultrasound.  waited while dr. reviewed images.  ordered immediate mammograms.  does this mean problem? very nervous

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : It means the radiologist is a thorough fellow who wants to be sure of what he/she is seeing because someone's health is resting on his/her hands. Take it easy and wait for the results. I realize it's easier said than done but do your best. Good luck.

Question 4

what is the word "lump texture@in breast ultrasound mean?

Accepted Answer

"Lump": is a finding on physical examination, not an ultrasound descriptor, so I'm not sure what it means.  In what context is that term being utilized in the report?

Question 5

i'm 19. breast ultrasound showed a nodule at 9oclock consistent with intramammary gland. biras cat 2-benign. should i worry? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: A benign breast nodule, an intramammary lymph node. These are common benign findings. Why were you having the ultrasound done? What is the size of the nodule? Do you have family risks? See your doctor who ordered the ultrasound to discuss your concerns.

Question 6

mammo results neg have dense breast dr doing ultrasound said  have a cluster right breast everything ok and come back for yearly mammo cluster means?

Accepted Answer

Good news: Dense breast tissue makes a mammogram less useful; this is why your doctor got an ultrasound also.  It sounds like the ultrasound was normal -- (clusters of dense breast tissue can be normal) -- so all you need to do is return each year to make sure there are no changes and tissue still healthy.

Question 7

breast nodule or a cyst? i just had a breast ultrasound and was first told they saw a nodule, but then later said is probably a cyst and that it may have even exploded. what does this all mean? what is the difference between a nodule and a cyst?

Accepted Answer

A : A cyst is a contained fluid collection; it usually has a thin outer capsule or rim. A nodule is entirely composed of soft tissue. A cyst can be drained; a nodule cannot be drained because it consists of solid tissue. On mammography, cysts and nodules can have the exact same appearance. However, ultrasound is excellent at differentiating between fluid and solid, and cysts appear very different from nodules on ultrasound. Cysts within the breasts are always benign. If a cyst ruptures, the fluid within the cyst is released and leaks in this surrounding tissue; it is usually then reabsorbed by the body.

Question 8

what does getting an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy done on my left breast mean?

Accepted Answer

Something on mammo: Your mammogram or clinical exam showed something that requires further investigation. The biopsy will obtain tissue for examination. Once the tissue is examined your physician will discuss the results with you. Be calm and patient. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 9

mammogram and ultrasound found 3cm oblong lump in left breast what is my next step whats it mean?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor can help: What does you doctor recommend to do next?. The main issue is whether your tumor in the breast looks like benign(Fibroadenoma) or could it be cancerous? A biopsy is the only way to find out if there is any suspicion of it being a Cancer. Fibroadenoma can be left alone unless it is causing any deformity of breast or is is getting bigger in 6 month evaluations done 1-2 times.

Question 10

after finding a breast lump i was referred and had a ultrasound they then did a biopsy does that mean the ultrasound showed bad news?

Accepted Answer

: Not necessarily. It did not provide clear cut results. More than 80% of biopsies show no cancer.
Visit this site for info: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-biopsy
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Can extra fibroid in breast mean breast cancer? doctor found some and requested a sonogram

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Bilateral breast ultrasound. what does this mean?

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69'yr old male had bilteral breast ultrasound. waited while dr. reviewed images. ordered immediate mammograms. does this mean problem? very nervous

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What is the word "lump texture@in breast ultrasound mean?

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I'm 19. breast ultrasound showed a nodule at 9oclock consistent with intramammary gland. biras cat 2-benign. should i worry? what does it mean?

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Mammo results neg have dense breast dr doing ultrasound said have a cluster right breast everything ok and come back for yearly mammo cluster means?

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Breast nodule or a cyst? i just had a breast ultrasound and was first told they saw a nodule, but then later said is probably a cyst and that it may have even exploded. what does this all mean? what is the difference between a nodule and a cyst?

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What does getting an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy done on my left breast mean?

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Mammogram and ultrasound found 3cm oblong lump in left breast what is my next step whats it mean?

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After finding a breast lump i was referred and had a ultrasound they then did a biopsy does that mean the ultrasound showed bad news?

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