Breast ultrasound re-post

breast ultrasound
Apr 05, 2008 03:01PM in the Breast Cancer Community
I had a breast ultrasound and was told that I had a mass in my right breast and should see a breast surgean to discuss biopsy. The report refers to the mass as well circumscribed, slightly lobulated hypoechoic mass in the 9oclock position. It says that it is a solid mass as reported by ultrasound. I am confused about what hypoechoic means. It sounds like ...


This was my original post.  ANY information would be helpful.  Also, does the fact that it's slightly lobulated raise consern?
Sharon

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Fibrocystic changes are the development of fibrous and fluid filled areas in the breast tissue. These are mostly considered benign. They are generated during the changes in the hormonal levels and the sensitivities of the breast tissues.

Hypoechoic means that on Ultrasound the area threw back lesser echoes than surrounding tissues. Such areas may include vessels or cysts. Again these are benign.

A hypoechoic lesion means that its density is less than the surrounding normal breast tissue which is said to be isoechoic on ultrasound. Further investigations like a biopsy would be required for a confirmed diagnosis.

A benign lesion could be lobulated - there are certain features which are more common in benign conditions and others that are seen mostly in association with malignant disease , but this is not a rule.

You may talk with your doctor regarding these terms. Please let us know if you had any other problems associated with this?

Also let us know what your doctor says and if you may have any other questions/queries.

Regards.

[Lorr673]

Thank you so much for your reply it is very comforting to know someone is listening.
Im going for a MRI soon and my doctor wants to send me to see a Breast specialist in a larger center since we live in a remote town.
I have pain front to back and my nipple also hurts.there is inflamation (inflammation) also.
I understand more now with what you said and Im hanging on to that for now.
Again thank you for your time its appreciated.