ct scan results???

[jen1615]

In the area where patient feels a palpable lump there is asymmetric tissue situated just anterior to the pectoralis muscle and is at the superior aspect of the breast tissue. The asymmetric tissue has a somewhat nodular appearance. Would recommend excisional biopsy rather than attempting CT-directed core biopsy. Asymmetric density in the superomedial left breast corresponding with the site of palpable abnormality. BIRADS:4

Can anyone tell me what this means????

[jen1615]

Thank you, that helps alot!!!
Also reported in findings, There are multiple small normal- sized axillary lymph nodes. The mediastinum shows some small calcified left hilar nodes seen in association with bilobed calcified granuloma in the left mid lung. Around the calcified granuloma is some micronodularity.

[bluebutterfly2222]

The report confirms that there is a mass in the area where you felt a lump, and the radiologist recommends that the area be removed by open surgery (called excisional biopsy or  lumpectomy), rather than trying to  analyze it by core biopsy (pulling out small pieces through a needle).

The BI-RADS 4 rating means it raises suspicion and a biopsy is needed; however, many  BI-RADS 4 abnormalities turn out to be non-malignant. Easier said than done, but try not to worry too much. (If it were highly suspicious for malignancy, it would have been labeled BI-RADS 5.)

Please let us know how things are going for  you by posting additional comments on this same thread--we care!

Wishing you all the best,
bluebutterfly