Hyperechoic Lesion?

[contentedsammy]

I would like to find out what the term " Hyperechoic lesion" means. In the report it said "Within the upper outer quadrant of the left breast are 2 well defined hyperechoic lesions with the larger lesion measuring 2.4 cm in length, it may represent large lymph nodes.Suggest correclation with more recent mammogram." this was from an ultra sound. I have a mammogram tomorrow but will have to wait about a month for the results. Is it possible that you can tell what this means? I have numerous cysts in both breasts and have had one biopsied two years ago and came back fine. it shows that some of these cysts are clustered together.The largest cyst is situated at the 3 oclock position of the left breast measuring 1.1 cm in length. No abnormal solid nodules seen in either breast. The part about the hyperechoic lesion is at the bottom of the letter seperate from the cysts.
So I wondering what the hyperechoic lesions are ?
I hope this makes sense, Ive serched everywhere on the net to find out more about it and I feel im going in circles.
I hope you can help.
Thank you

[contentedsammy]

Hi thank you so much its nice to hear.
I have my mammo today at 3:00 so I will keep my fingers crossed.
Our long waiting time could be due to the fact that I live in a small town, we are short doctors and vacation time makes it worse.Now the Tech.that does the mammograms is off on parental leave and we have to have someone come from out of town once a week to take over. But usually it takes a while to get any answeres back from them it doesnt matter what the health reason.
I have read so much on hyperechoic and hypoechoic on the net that I get a lot of mixed answers which makes it all the more confusing. Im hoping maybe the Tech. can tell me something today.
Im sure i 20 more grey hairs from this. :)
Thanks again
Tammy

[llp]

I am also from Canada. Hang in there. Our wait times are longer but I would think that if there was something suspicious it would be put at the top of the pile. That's what my tech said. Your situation sounds alot like mine back in February. Mine had alot of benign features but I chose to have a biopsy anyway. I drove myself crazy with worry and it turned out to be totally benign. When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer they could tell right away by the ultrasound. It was highly suspicious and she was in for a biopsy right away. Take it from someone who's been there, don't drive yourself crazy like I did! Your situation sounds very encouraging.

[Montana girl 06]

I can't understand why it would take a month for results. I had trouble getting my results this summer and wrote a letter to the place that did my mammogram. I wrote very positively about everything except the fact that I didn't get notified for 7 business days that I needed more views and an ultrasound. Plus, two weeks after my initial appointment my doctor and surgeon had received no report. I told them that was unacceptable and I would take my business somewhere else if I the problem continued in the future.I received an immediate phone call assuring me the delay was not acceptable. The man asked many questions so he could find out where the problem was. According to records the radiologist read my mammos the day after I had them taken and they were transcribed the following day. (I've been told this is the typical proceedure) so I should have been called within 3-4 business days and my doctors should have received reports within that time. Even if it takes more time to get results in Canada, a month seems extremely long.

I also have cysts and hypoechoic lesions (which the radiologist "thinks" are fibroadenomas.) They don't talk about removing mine because they're very spread out and they seem more worried about my calcifications. There's a good chance yours are benign so "try" not to worry. (Ya, I know how hard that is.)

[llp]

If you are really worried about the wait time you may consider getting a referral to a major hospital. If your doctor makes the call you can usually get in fairly quickly. Alternatively, maybe your doctor can ask for a 'stat' report and they will get the results as soon as possible. That is what they did for my son with his kidney ultrasound and they called with the results same day even though there was nothing concerning. Be assertive!

[Montana girl 06]

Woops. I see your lesions are hyperechoic and mine are the other kind. It sounds like hyperechoic lesions are usually benign, and that sounds like its in your favor.

[boninclyde]

I agree with the doctor a month is extremely long to get mamo results. I recieved mine right then. Looked strange and was immediately given an ultrasound. Next, few days later, a biopsy and so on. Find another doctor. If it is something,  getting treatment soon is very important.