Disappearing atypia

if you are diagnosed with atypical ductal hyperplasia with microcalcifications, (note, the reason for the first biopsy was because these microcalcification were birads 4 on the mammagram). on a stereotactic core biopsy and on the follow-up excisional biopsy, no atypia is found, (yes, they found the clip) what happened? Atypia doesn't disappear and my surgeon is totally not concerned with these findings.  Can someone provide an answer please?


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could talk about this in detail with your radiologist and breast specialist and decide on the further plan of management.

You could get a re-evaluation of the slides of the excisional biopsy done.

You should carry out regular breast self examinations nad report any abnormal features to your doctor. Also get periodic evaluations done and get a repeat investigations done at 6 months time.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.