Biopsy coming up, Bi-Rads 4
They found an area of concern on screening mammo. I am 55 years old and my sister had a double mastectomy, breast cancer in both breasts found at her very first mammogram at the age of 40. Because I don't have any lumps or masses I can't find any information on my report. I copied and pasted some of it below. Went for diagnostic mammo and sono on Tuesday. Scheduled for biopsy in 2 weeks. It is not believed to be ductal ectasia. If anyone has any familiarity of these findings I would love to understand this better. Thanks!
Suspicious calcifications in the left lower central breast associated
with a dilated ductal system. Stereotactic core needle biopsy is
recommended.
BIRADS 4: Suspicious for malignancy. Biopsy is recommended
MAMMOGRAPHY:
Additional magnification and spot compression 3-D views demonstrate a
tubular focal asymmetry in the lower central breast extending from
middle to far posterior depth with morphology most suggestive of a
prominent ductal system. Associated indeterminate calcifications are
noted tracking along the ductal system, which are indeterminate.
Stereotactic core needle biopsy is recommended
ULTRASOUND:
Targeted left breast ultrasound was also performed. The study was
initially performed by the sonographer, and subsequently by myself
personally.
Comparison is made to prior studies dating back to: 5/15/2019
Left breast:
Targeted ultrasound to the lower central left breast demonstrates a
prominent dilated ductal system corresponding to the mammographic
asymmetry and associated area of calcifications.