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What does asymmetrical findings on a mammogram report mean?
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Closer look?: Often, additional images will be needed to see if there's something suspicious that needs to be biopsied.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Needs Further Eval: Asymmetry implies that there may be an underlying tumor where the breast tissue is more prominent. The next step is to get a diagnostic mammogram +/- ultrasound to see if this is just a "shadow" or an abnormality that warrants a biopsy (these turn out to be shadows most of the time). Please discuss this further with the doctor that ordered your mammogram.
Answered 2/10/2016
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It depends: Breast asymmetry can be normal or abnormal, on mammography the breasts are never absolutely symmetric. So asymmetry in and of itself is not an abnormality. In your case, it depends on what the 'findings' that are asymmetrical are. Do they specify in the report?
Answered 7/3/2018
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