scar tissue

[carol05]

Four years ago I was told by the ultrasound tech I had scar tissue in my left breast, but it was not mentioned in the radiology report.  How is that possible when I have never had breast surgery?  Then recently I had a mammogram showing density with indistinct margins and fine linear branching calicification with clustered distribution.  Could this density and calcification be masked by the scar tissue or could this scar tissue cause the reading to show the density and calcification.  Is this finding common?  Is there anyone else that has experienced these findings?  I'm suppose to have a spot compression and maybe an ultrasound done, but I've been too nervous to make the appointment.  I am going to go though.  Should I be concerned at this point?

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear Carol05:  Without review of the mammogram, ultrasound and reports, we cannot comment on the comment about the "scar tissue" or what was meant by that.  There are things that are found in the breast that are called "scar" but this are usually identified with biopsy, not imaging and they have nothing to do with scar tissue in the traditional sense.  

The new mammogram shows a density and calcifications which means it needs further investigation.  Spot compression and ultrasound will assist with this.  Regardless of what the "scar" comment meant, it would be important to follow up on the recommendation for further evaluation.  We cannot speculate on what this might be without further evaluation.

[ProdigalGirl]

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