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My mammography report says i have left breast upper outer quadrant developing asymmetry. can hrt cause this?
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Talk to your doctor: The most common cause for breast asymmetry on a mammogram is the common normal variant of asymmetrically distributed breast tissue. Asymmetric breast tissue is seen in about 3% of mammograms. It is usually benign and secondary to variations in normal breast tissue, postoperative change, or hormone replacement therapy. A developing asymmetry deserves your full attention and justifies workup.
Answered 11/20/2016
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Yes,: but 10-15% of developing asymmetries can be due to malignancy, so further evaluation may be necessary. Talk to your doctor about the next steps, which could include ultrasound, needle biopsy, or possibly MRI.
Answered 11/20/2016
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