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stereotactic guided biopsy
by wendydean, Oct 22, 2007 07:22PM
To whom it may concern,
I am 47 years old with a family history of breast cancer on my Mother's side. I was recently informed that I needed to have a stereotactic guided biopsy of a cluster of pleomorphic calcifications in my left breast. Also, a follow-up sonogram was recommended in 6 months to reassess a hypoechoic nodule. Since I received this report directly from the radiology department of the hospital and haven't been able to reach my Dr., any explanation you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Kind Regards,
Wendy
I am 47 years old with a family history of breast cancer on my Mother's side. I was recently informed that I needed to have a stereotactic guided biopsy of a cluster of pleomorphic calcifications in my left breast. Also, a follow-up sonogram was recommended in 6 months to reassess a hypoechoic nodule. Since I received this report directly from the radiology department of the hospital and haven't been able to reach my Dr., any explanation you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Kind Regards,
Wendy
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Pleomorphic calcifications are fine branching calcifiacations. They usually need to be investigated further to rule out malignancy or breast cancer. A biopsy would be able to give a more definite diagnosis. Also ask your radiologist for the complete report and also ask him to explain it to you. Well the first step is to rule out a malignant lesion and further management will vary accordingly. Dont worry too much and right now just prepare yourself for the biopsy. As to the hypoecioc lesion - it could be benign most probably and would need a regular follow up and like your doctor suggested a repeat USG 6 months to later to see if it is stable or not. Goodluck.