Cysts and Lumps

[mojo8]

I had a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound a number of weeks ago. I was told that I had numerous cysts in my right breast and a benign lump that was possibly a fibroadenoma along with a macro calcification. I was told that the radioligist had used magnification to look at the calcification and was confident it was fine. I am 42. I previously had a breast injury a number of months ago, when my three year old had jumped from the back of my sofa on to my breast. However the doctor appeared to rule out fat necrosis. He stated that it was probably hormonal changes and has asked me to come back for a review appointment in three months time. I was so grateful to get a benign diagnosis, I didn't ask him why he wanted to review it so quickly. I would be grateful for your opinions. Thanks

[mojo8]

Thanks for getting back to me. I wasn't very focused and didn't have any knowledge at all, on the day of referral.  I didn't want to look up the internet to frighten myself. I am only guessing that I saw a macro calcification on the mammogram film as the doctor didn't specify the type, (it seemed quite big and I'm sure there was only one) he just said that he had been concerned about it, but the radiologist had stated it was fine and had round edges. I really just wanted to get out of his office.

In the UK, under the National Health Service, you don't automatically get copies of reports and in fact screening normally only starts from the age of fifty and then only every three years unless there is a problem. With this in mind, I was just concerned about the three month referral period, but I'm sure if there had been any issue they would have done a fine needle aspiration or biopsy.

Thanks again for getting back to me.

[mojo8]

Thanks for getting back to me. I wasn't very focused and didn't have any knowledge at all, on the day of referral.  I didn't want to look up the internet to frighten myself. I am only guessing that I saw a macro calcification on the mammogram film as the doctor didn't specify the type, (it seemed quite big and I'm sure there was only one) he just said that he had been concerned about it, but the radiologist had stated it was fine and had round edges. I really just wanted to get out of his office.

In the UK, under the National Health Service, you don't automatically get copies of reports and in fact screening normally only starts from the age of fifty and then only every three years unless there is a problem. With this in mind, I was just concerned about the three month referral period, but I'm sure if there had been any issue they would have done a fine needle aspiration or biopsy.

Thanks again for getting back to me.

[japdip]

After any finding, even when it's determined to be benign a follow-up of 3 or 6 months is recommended. This is done to track any change or growth related to the areas of concern. It's just "Good Medical Practice" so don't neglect to go back in 3 months.     Regards ...