radiology exam

[greekfish]

i am male and had an ultrasound on 2 small lumps in the left breast and the written report says that the largest lump (3mm) contains a tiny calcific focus with no internal vascularity demonstrated. It says the other one is a small cyst and that no other solid mass or architectural distortion is seen. It also says the retroareolar region and axilla are normal. If a lump has a tiny calcified focus does that mean cancer? and do you think i have anything to worry about?

Gp has referred me onto a general surgeon for further consultation. Are they just being safe or should i be worried?
Thanks for your help

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, calcific lump usually means an old lesion. These lesions get calcified over time. Also, any malignant lesion is highly vascular. So, the two findings do not favor malignancy, so please dont worry. But in a male a malignant tumor of the breast can spread faster, hence your doctor may have referred you, to rule out if there is any possibility at all. So, follow up with the surgeon and good luck. Regards.

[lisalollipop13909]

I dont believe this means cancer, but sounds like they want to monitor it x