What does my mammogram for a red line on breast interpret?

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This does not appear worrisome to me (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This appears like erythematous lesion due to inflammation. This has probably occurred due to some trauma, such as pressure from folds in clothing or a bed sheet or lying over the chest. Also, rule out the possibility of a bite or nail scratching. If this is generalized and also present on the other body parts, then it may be related to some infection.

So, usually, such a single visible vein is not significant. It should settle in a day or two. But if it continues to persist or increase in number or any other symptoms like swelling, pain, or fever appears then we will need examination or investigations. At present, there does not appear significant or serious issue.

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These appear like benign lesions, such as pimples, and occur due to obstruction of glands. These may be insect bites especially if there are insects around, but as these are not inflamed and there is no itching, less likely to be insect bites. So, appears like a benign lesion and not worrisome.

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You may putantihistaminic cream, but make sure it does not contain Steroids. Do you mean swollen lymph nodes? These are not swollen lymph nodes, but may be swollen sebaceous glands(oil-producing glands). Such superficial lesions usually involves sebaceous or sweat glands, which usually settle with time. In my opinion, these should go in 2-3 days. These are superficial lesions, while lymph nodes are located deeper.

The best way to confirm lymph nodes is palpation. Normally, lymph nodes may be palpable upto size of pea and when size is more than 1 cm then considered abnormal.

I hope this information will help you.

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