should a palpable lump not seen on mammo or ultrasound be followed up with mri

[bonniep147]

Should a palpable lump in breast that does not show up on mammogram or ultrasound be followed up with MRI?


This discussion is related to Palpable Lump But not visible on ultrasound.

[metalgirl70]

I have a lump that can be felt but yet doesn't show up on a mammogram or ultrasound.   My doctor tried to order an MRI, but my insurance refused to pay for it, since I don't have any family history of breast cancer. (Don't you love insurance?)

So, the doctor has me come in every 3 months for a recheck and I am going crazy with the anxiety.   No one wants to do a biopsy because I have breast implants, so I feel really stuck, with no options.

I am going to see yet another doctor for a 3rd opinion as to what my options are.  If it were up to my doctors, I'd die of cancer before anyone wants to help me.  Do I sound angry and frustrated?  You bet I am!  This has been going on for 6 months.

I hope things going more smoothly for you.  Best of luck.

[japdip]

It seems rather unusual that a palpable breast lump would not be evident on either one of the exams you mention. I would suggest that you follow whatever recommendation you prescribing Physician made following the Mammo & US. I'm assuming that he/she was able to palpate the lump and also received the repots on the imaging that was done. You might discuss with him/her the necessity of the MRI as it would need to be ordered.    Regards ....