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I had a recent mammogram and it came back with the following. i am called back for additional imaging. can anyone help explain the report. a 9 mm mass in the posterior upper outer left breast and calcifications in the superior left breast at mid dept?

Q: i had a recent mammogram and it came back with the following. i am called back for additional imaging. can anyone help explain the report. a 9 mm mass in the posterior upper outer left breast and calcifications in the superior left breast at mid dept?

: That area is a common location for breast malignancy. In addition to having an additional imaging study, set up an appointment with a breast surgeon as soon as possible.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

That area is a common location for breast malignancy. In addition to having an additional imaging study, set up an appointment with a breast surgeon as soon as possible.

Answered 12/18/2022

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A member asked:

I had a recent mammogram and it came back with the following. i am called back for additional imaging. can anyone help explain the report. a 9 mm mass in the posterior upper outer left breast and calcifications in the superior left breast at mid dept?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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