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Am I being too paranoid?
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Am I being too paranoid?
by virginiagirl, Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
Had breast reduction 20 months ago. Breasts took quite a long time to finally feel "normal" and absorb all the fluids associated with this big surgery. Had diagnostic mammogram nine months post op...everything was fine, except breasts were still very tight with fluid. I am a runner, and as soon as I started really getting back into it, my breasts finally "relaxed", but the right side under the arm still looked like there was some fluid in it, especially right after I had a run.(I hope I didn't do damage to scar tissue?) It would go down after a while, but the area wasn't as tight looking as the left. I then noticed my right axillary puffed out, and was able to feel a very oval piece of tissue that was rubbery feeling and mobile... Can't keep hold of it when I try to move my arm). Went for a diagnostic mammogram with ultrasound. Findings on mammogram and ultrasound indicated assymetric right breast tissue, all clear. Ultrasound axillary...fatty tissue/nodes...no findings. I was happy to read that the mammogram and ultrsounds were clear, but I am still worried about having these fatty tissue things floating around in my underarm. Dr said to monitor...6 mos check up What should I do...I don't like unnessary surgeries, especially in sesitive areas where vital veins/muscles and tendons are.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
Dear virginiagirl: This doesn't sound like a breast cancer issue. As such, it is reasonable to monitor to make sure all is okay. No need to rush into surgery.
Member Comments (2)
by Elfey, Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
To: virginiagirl
I had a breast reduction 19 months ago and at 13 months I felt a lump that seemed to move, although now I can get a hold of it immediately and it isn't moving, but that may be because I'm obsessing about it, but it also causes me pain, so I'm concerned. My OB/GYN said it was difficult to get ahold of. My OB ordered an ultrasound only and dismissed the lump because the ultrasound was negative. My plastic surgoen, however, sent me to a breast specialist and I had the full workup. Mammo, another ultrasound by the radiologist himself and a physical exam by the top specialist in the city. Well, the mammo and ulstrasound were negative and they were really looking for this thing. Nothing showed up, which meant it appeared like normal breast tissue. The plastic surgoeon and specialist both said it was probably a fatty deposit and or an area which is a result of the surgery. I'm fortunate however, because I'm having a little revision to my reduction and the plastic surgeon will be able to take a look at the area. Both surgeons aren't worried about it however. I think this may be commen after breast surgery.
