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What does it mean if there are 6 dense areas on a mammogram, but none on the next mammogram 3 days later?
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A lot of Grey: Mammograms are great screening tests for cancer but they have many limitations, including finding many "densities" that turn out to be "shadows" on more careful examination. Fda-approved breast centers & their radiologists are experts at sorting thru this--have your doctor review this with you and decide if further evaluation (ie, ultrasound, surgical consultation) is necessary.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Lumpy breast tissue: Sometimes our normal, lumpy breast tissue can cause densities on mammogram. The repeat mammo uses more "squeeze" to flatten our lumpy tissue. Density not seen on the repeat mammo &ultrasound is usually lumpy, normal breast tissue. If there is not a lump that you can feel, go back for a repeat mammo in 3-6 months. If there is a lump, contact your doctor.
Answered 10/24/2017
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A different view: Usually, the initial mammogram suggests that there is an abnormality. Compression films and other views are done to clarify. If those films show a normal area, then there is nothing to worry about. Your time frame sounds like that is what happened.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Mammo densities: Sounds like you had several questionable areas on a screening mammo, came back for special diagnostic views for further evaluation, and it was determined that it represented normal tissue. This is a common scenario. Sometimes pockets of normal breast tissue randomly get superimposed on one another on the mammo, making it look like an abnormality might be there. The extra views clear it up.
Answered 12/5/2017
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