Do BI-RADS 2 lesions and calcifications matter in women?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have attached the mammogram report of my mom. Could you please let me know if there is an issue in the two findings and if any treatment is required for the same?
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Small circumscribed hypoechoic lesion-BI-RADS 2 (breast imaging-reporting and data systems) category in the left breast.
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Benign calcifications in both breasts.
Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
A BI-RADS (breast imaging-reporting and data systems) 2 result indicates a benign (non-cancerous) finding with an extremely low likelihood of malignancy. Regular monitoring is recommended, including:
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A clinical breast examination every three to six months.
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An annual mammogram.
Further Evaluation:
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Are there any symptoms or signs of concern?
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Is there a family history of breast cancer?
At this stage, no additional intervention is needed unless there are changes or new concerns.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
A very distant relative had breast cancer. No one from close relatives had breast cancer.
Is there any treatment required now?
What would be my next course of action, doctor?
Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
What matters is first-degree relatives, who will be the risk factor for breast cancer.
There is nothing to worry about at this stage, as the tumor is benign and has less probability of malignancy.
You just need close monitoring for clinical breast examination and a yearly annual mammogram.
That is all you need, nothing else.
If the tumor increases in size or if there are any other signs and symptoms like ulcer, nipple retraction slit-like formation of the nipple, inflammation on the breast, and discharge, then it will be needed to work up further investigation like a CT (computed tomography) scan and biopsy.
I hope this helps.
Thank you, and take care.
Regards.
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