5mm cyst, reverting breast

[mommie0f2]

Hello i'm a 34 yr old fem, recently had a mammo, and was called back for an ultrasound of my left breast, the findings were this. Real-time examination of the left breast was performed in the 7 o'clock region and reveals a 5mm cluster of cysts. Correlation with physical size is recommended for further assessment. Certainly if there is a discrepancy in size biopsy should not be deferred on the basis of these benign findings. In additon history on the mammo was that of skin retraction and certainly this cyst does not account for those clinical findings. Skin retraction has to be viewed with some caution. BI-RADS Cat =0, they say I shouldfollow up with my PCP, i'm writing here because it will be 6 weeks before I see my PCP and I just can't wait that long, it's bothersome and i'm worried, please help..

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear gyaffe:  Low attenuation means that there is a reduction in signal on CT scan compared to the “normal tissue.”  It is often associated with tumors or other abnormalities.  It can indicate size but not generally seriousness, although the more area of low attenuation (whether multiple small masses or a few large masses), the more serious the problem is likely to be.  Often, in the body of the report, the radiologist will make some reference to size of the masses but if there are many, only one or two may be measured.  You may benefit by having your doctor review your report with you and explain the significance of the findings as they relate to your situation.

[gyaffe]

The Forum-RN-RF responded to you and me but reversed the postings. You'll find her answer to you in my thread below--CAT Scan Ambiguities. The forum hasn't been open to me until now, or I would have let you know sooner. Good luck.