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abnormal mammogram
by kristik, Oct 28, 2007 03:13PM
I am 36 years old, no history of breast cancer in my family. My OBGYN suggested I get my first mammo. She advises it for women between ages of 35-40. My first ammo came back abnormal due to my breasts being very dense. In my 2nd mammo they saw an "are of questioned pole spiculation" On spot compression it "was not particularly alarming but they are sending me to get an ultrasound so that they can get more info. The said there is "no definite evidence of malignancy, however there are questionable focal abnormalities" that ultrasound should investigate. What is low pole spiculation and focal abnormalities?I am freaking out.
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These lesions suggest abnormal localised areas that need to be investigated further. As your breasts are dense a mamogram would not pick up much information. Discuss with your doctor and see if an MRI can be scheduled. A MRI is also more sensitive. In all cases of suspicious lesions a biopsy should be taken to rule out a malignancy. Also a definite diagnosis is always better than to remain in doubt. Continue with your regular breast self exams and schedule a clinical evaluation with a physician every 6 months. Goodluck.