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Rn said today my mamm results showed 5mm density and this don't make sense to me she said they are calling it a lymphnode? what does that mean.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lymph nodes: A lymph node can appear on the mammogram, and unless it shows abnormal signs, its nothing to be worried about.

Answered 12/16/2014

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Dr. Michael Ginsburg answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Usually benign : Lymph nodes can appear for various reasons. If not enlarged and in an appropriate location it is a frequently seen benign finding on a mammogram. I realize that hearing anything abnormal from a mammogram is stressful and anxiety inducing, but if your mammogram was caregorized-category 2:benign (non-cancerous) finding, you don't need to worry. Just continue your regular annual screening mammogram.

Answered 12/10/2013

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