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Help understanding MRI report

what does it mean when a breast lump on MRI report shows irregular borders, 8mm in size and has enhancement patterns of Type I, Type II and Type III?
I had this mri on thursday afternoon, dr called me back friday morning and then scheduled me for targeted ultrasound for 2 wks out.  I am also Brca2 + and 45 yrs old

I have had beign biopsy's before, so I am not all that concerned, but this is the 1st time it has been noted with irregular borders and typeIII pattern on it
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Thank you for your answer, it confirms what I was thinking.  I am not that concerned because so many times these things are nothing to worry about.
thanks again and I will update when I have a final answer.
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Hi Bonnie,
The MRI finding of an irregular shape or spiculated lump tend to point towards something serious,especially if type III pattern is stated on the report which could demonstrate a malignant lesion.... but that is just a possibility.Nothing can be said for sure without further investigation.
Please do not  jump to any conclusion right now, until more tests are run and most probably a biopsy to reach a definite conclusion.
Because you have tested BRCA 2 positive,you should discuss and decide with a Breast Specialist whether to undergo risk-reducing surgery.
Good luck and best wishes....
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