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I had a mammogram and an ultrasound. My BI-RADS indicates variations. Should I retake the tests?
Query: Hi doctor, I took a three-dimensional mammogram and ultrasound last month. This was my first mammogram, and it showed left focal asymmetry and was followed by ultrasound which showed nothing in the area of concern. And I got a BI-RADS 1. There was no clinically palpable mass, and I was recommended y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). On the mammogram (MMG), focal asymmetry was suspected. However, your MMG is ultimately reported as BI-RADS 0. This implies that no conclusion is possible. ... Read Full »
My aunt has a cyst in the breast. Please advice on her reports.
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt has a cyst in the breast, and the report is attached. Please help me to know what this report says? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I have worked through your query and understand your health issues. I assure you not worry as you have consulted the appropriate expert physician who will take care all of your medical concerns. Your aunts report suggests she has multiple noncancerous cysts i.e fibr... Read Full »
Does architectural distortion in the breast on a mammogram indicate breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I went for my mammogram today, and this was just posted to my portal. Need help better understanding. I am a 39-year-old asymptomatic female for routine screening mammography. There is a family history of breast cancer in her maternal grandmother. Lifetime estimated risk of breast cancer... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your mammogram report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I would like to know what exactly you need help with. I will explain the report in short for you. 1) We calculate the lifetime risk of breast cancer by various... Read Full »
Can a fibroadenoma turn into a malignant tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, I have sent you the ultrasound scan of my breast, and I would like your opinion if this is possibly a cyst, a fibroid, or a cancer mass. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the single image of the ultrasound of the breast (Sonomammography) (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I am analyzing the report as per the white paper of ACR (American College of Radiology) on BI-RADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System... Read Full »