breast cancer

mammogram result showed parenchynal architecture is fibrofatty bilateral

[bluebutterfly2222]

Fibroglanular parenchyma is the technical term for the normal non-fat tissue of the breast.

As women age or gain weight, there is a tendency for the composition of their  breasts to become more fat and less dense fibroglandular tissue.

There is nothing in the potion of your mammogram report that you shared to be concerned about.

If anything suspicious was detected, your prescribing doctor would  discuss it with you.

Best wishes,
bluebutterfly

[ifus]

Thanks so much for your quick response.I forgot to say the reason why i was sent for a mammogram scan.I have been having pains on a particular spot on my left breast.When my doctor examined me,i felt a sharp pain immediately he touched that spot.But from the mammogram scan,you said there should be no cause for alarm, and my doctor said it is a tiny lump though it poses no health threat but it can be removed if i wish.I rather prefer it removed if there is a lump or what do you advice?
Ifus

[bluebutterfly2222]

Hi again,

First, to clarify, I said there was nothing to be concerned about  "in the portion of your mammogram report that you shared."

I don't know, of course, what else may have been in the report, including the BI-RADS Category  which would suggest the suspiciousness of any finding, and include the radiologist's recommendations.

Since the doctor felt the lump poses no health risk, it may have appeared to be a cyst or fibroadenoma, which generally aren't removed unless they become large or very  painful.  If it is a cyst, it might be able to be aspirated, or if a solid lump. a needle or core biopsy performed, to determine for sure that it is benign. (With all their training and experience, radiologists are usually able to make a judgment about the suspiciousness of a finding and whether immediate further investigation, or just followup in future imaging is needed, but only the pathology report from a biopsy can provide an answer with 100% certainty.)

If you are uncomfortable about the recommendations made to you, you could certainly discuss it further with your doctor.

Best wishes,
bb

[ifus]

Thanks so much.Your explanation is much clearer now.Thanks once again

[bluebutterfly2222]

You are cetainly welcome.

Please keep us posted regarding how things are going for you.

All the best,
bb