How concerned should we be with mammogram results?

[tsbaxter]

My wife's first mammogram produced results where the radiologist requested a follow up mammogram and ultrasound.  The mammographic findings were that the breast parenchyma in the right breast is hterogenously dense.  A small to moderate sized asymentry projected over the medial aspect of the middle depth of the right breast, which likely has a correlate inferior to the posterior nipple line on the true lateral view, appearing to have an associated cluster of microcalcifications.    The Sonogrphic findings were of a mildly heterogeneous area that demonstrates anechois, isoechoic, and hyperechoic areas, measuring 1.4x1.1x0.6 cm that is wider than taller with no internal color in the lower inner quadrant of the right breast.  We have an appoint for a biopsy.  Any information would be helpful.

[zouzi]

Hi,
It’s really hard to say whether these abnormalities shown on your wife’s Mammogram/Ultrasound tests are concerning or not. All I can tell you is that Microcalcifications that grow in a cluster are suspicious because they may indicate that there is an abnormal growth in the area and the best way to deal with this situation is to have a biopsy to make sure that there is nothing serious there.
Please tell your wife not to worry too much, since many biopsies done on suspicious findings turn out benign and I hope the same for your wife.
Best wishes to both of you…