Complex Cysts

[Bcmm53]

Hi, I have a history of simple cysts.  I just had a followup ultrasound for a "complex" cyst and the radiologist found another one.  I asked the radiologist how concerned I should be and he didn't seem too concerned due to my history of cysts.  My question is, would the radiologist have given me a truthful answer if he was suspicious that the complex cyst was malignant in nature?  He said the fine needle aspiration would be best to be on the "safe side".  What is the probability of it being cancerous?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

How old are you when you started having breast cysts?

Were any of these cysts previously taken out and biopsied?

Have you had a mammogram before?

Breast ultrasound is usually done to supplement a nonspecific or negative mammogram result. A complex cyst description may actually refer to fibrocystic changes within the cyst. This no cause of alarm.However, for your peace of mind a biopsy has to be done for a definite diagnosis. Any lump or mass in the body is not diagnosed purely using imaging techniques .Imaging may help us characterize the mass and determine probable involvement of other structures.  A biopsy is necessary for a definite diagnosis .

Stay calm and Keep us posted.

[Bcmm53]

I have had simple cysts since I was 40 - I had my first mammogram at 40 and have had to have an ultrasound following each mammogram - I am now 48.  This is the first time however that I have had complex cysts.  They found 1 complex cyst in September and I had the followup ultrasound for that last week.  While they checked out that one, the radiologist found another one near the first one so he suggested that I have the aspiration done to both.  Should I feel better there are two and not just one?  I am a nervous wreck and it will be a long week waiting for the procedure to be performed.  Any reassurance would be appreciated.  Thank you