normal mammogram.report said scattered areas of fibrocystic density ? dr said u/s not needed.is there different levels of density ?

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How do they do good mammograms if fibrocystic breasts?

Answer 1

Yes: There are different patterns of abnormality on a mammogram--some of which are worrisome, some are not. Some abnormalities can show up on an ultrasound, some can't. An ultrasound is best used to further evaluate specific abnormalities to help ascertain whether a biopsy is needed, but it is not a good screening tool.

Answer 2

A Breast X-ray: A mammogram is a special x-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer.

Answer 3

X-Ray of the breast: A mammogram is a type of breast xray which is intended to detect breast abnormalities including breast cancer. It is currently recommended as a screening study to be done once a year from age 40. It may have to be done as a diagnostic study based on your breast condition or the findings on a screening study. Please check with your health care provider to see if you need to get a mammogram done.

Answer 4

Mammo: A low dose xray of the breasts. The tech will place one breast at a time on a flat surface.A flat compression paddle will gently be lowered to compress the breast. Compression spreads out the breast tissue and eliminates motion.The compression may be uncomfortable,but shouldn't hurt. Compression usually lasts no more than a few seconds. 2 views of each breast are obtained.

Answer 5

X ray: A mammogram is a low dose x ray of the breasts used to screen for breast cancer.

Answer 6

Mammogram: A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast, usually performed to detect breast cancer. Typically 2 views of each breast are taken, one with the breast compressed by a paddle from the top, one to the side.

Answer 7

Start annually age40: Annual mammography starting at age 40 is recommended by majority. This is recommendation of the american cancer society, the american college of radiology, the american college of obstetrics and gynecology, as well as many others. If one has relatives (specially first-degree relatives) with breast cancer in young age, screening should start earlier.

Answer 8

Yearly after 40: In the abscence of other risk factors, get a baseline mammogram between 35 to 40 and yearly mammogram after age 40. If there are other risk factors such as family histry of breast cancer you may have to start earlier. Check with your physician.

Answer 9

Age 40: According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and most others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40. Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk.

Answer 10

Get mammogram: every other year starting at age 40 till age 50 then every year. If you are high risk mammograms may start earlier and be yearly from the start.

Answer 11

At least every 2 yrs: This is unclear, because a well-done study showed little difference between yearly or every 2 year mammograms in women ages 50-69. The age to start mammograms is also unclear. For women under 50, it takes 1, 904 mammograms to prevent one death from breast cancer. Most groups recommend starting at age 40, but ask your doctor to explain your personal risks and benefits based on your history.

Answer 12

Mammo: According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40. Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk.

Answer 13

Depends: Breast density on a mammogram can have a lot of meanings. It is a normal and natural finding in younger women, and does not have much meaning. Density can make the mammogram more difficult for the radiologist to read, and they may recommend other tests too, such as an ultrasound. A new density, when comparing a past mammogram to a new one, may mean further evaluation is needed.

Answer 14

Uncertain: Dense spots on mammogram is a vary vague term. It depends on the particular appearance of these dense spots. Dense spots could range anywhere from completely benign in appearance to highly suspicious for malignancy.

Answer 15

Dense spots: If it is on a screening mammogram, it may potentially be abnormal, and extra views, and possibly ultrasound, are usually done to clarify what it is. Keep in mind that most breasts have many dense spots normally, so it is the radiologist's job to find the dense spot that doesn't belong.

Answer 16

Yes: A screening mammogram may reveal calcifications seen by the radiologist, or the more subtle ones, by the CAD machine - computerized automated detection unit.To further gualitate and put into a category of relative risk for cancer and decision to biopsy or follow (birads classification) they will bring you back for diagnostic films including magnification views to further assess and localize.

Answer 17

Yes: You are in good company, rachel. As many as 5-10% of all women who get their first screening mammogram are "called back" for a closer look. Very often, the radiologist will classify this as "probably benign" (birads-3), which means they want to repeat a film in 6 months rather than waiting a full year. This is no reason to worry: birads-3 abnormalities are found to be cancerous ~ 1:200 cases.

Answer 18

Yes: Calcs are a very common usually benign mmg finding. Additional views help to characterize the calcifications by their appearance (i.e. Pleomorphic, crushed stone, punctate, etc) which is easier with higher magnfication and compression to smooth out surrounding tissue. Comparing to previous studies helps detect change over time. If they appear benign and there are no priors, a short repeat is ok.

Answer 19

Yes: It is common. The second mammogram is usually comprised of magnification views of the calcifications so the radiologist can get a better view of them. It doesn't mean there is cancer. Most calcifications are benign. Some aren't, which is why it is important to go for the extra views.

Answer 20

No: No it will not.

Answer 21

Depends: If you have fibrocystic changes that are triggered by caffeine intake, then yes. It causes the breasts to lumpy and filled with cysts (pockets of fluid). This can make the breast images more difficult to read. If you do not have fibrocystic changes, then coffee will not affect your mammogram.

Answer 22

No evidence that it : There is no evidence that drinking coffee even in women with fibrocystic breasts will affect the mammogram picture.

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