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A member asked:
My diag mammo stated presence of a small tightly grouped microcalcifications slightly pleomorphic and represent interval how serious?going to see bs
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Mammography: Hi, Pleomorphic Microcalcifications on mammogram are concerning and deserve further evaluation including Ultrasound/MRI and biopsy. please talk to your surgeon. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It sounds like: the calcifications will need to be biopsied. If they were coded BIRADS 4(suspicious), as seems likely from your description, there is about a 70% chance the biopsy will be benign. Usually needle biopsy with stereotactic guidance can be performed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ned biopsy: Definitely need a biopsy. See a breast surgeon or a radiologist who can perform stereotactic biopsy to establish the diagnosis. If benign, follow with repeat mammogram in 6 months. If malignant, usually it is early and can be treated effectively. There are some other instances for which additional surgery may be recommended.
Answered 9/10/2016
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