Worried About an Abnormal Mammogram - Architectural Distortion
Just had my annual mammogram and have always had normal screenings. I'm a 46 y/o with heterogeneously dense breasts. Got the call about an hour after the screening that I need f/u imaging due to "subtle architechtural distortion" of the left breast. Needless to say I'm scared and can't get an appt. for a diagnostic mammo and US until next week.
FINDINGS:
The breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses. Breast Imaging Screening Mammogram Bilateral w/CAD
Left
1) Architectural Distortion: There is architectural distortion seen in the
central region of the left breast in the anterior depth on the MLO view.
Right
There is no evidence of suspicious masses, calcifications, or other
abnormal findings. Benign round calcifications are seen. Digital breast tomosynthesis images were obtained and reviewed. Computer-aided detection (CAD) was used in the interpretation of this
mammogram.
Encounter Date: 01/23/2024
IMPRESSION:
Subtle left breast architectural distortion only seen on the MLO view
Comments
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Hi @lkotasioux , I'm sorry that you have to go through the worry that comes with a callback. However, at this point all that is being done is taking a closer look to make sure everything is OK. There are many benign reasons for architectural distortion so chances are very good there is nothing to worry about. A week's wait is not a long time in the breast cancer world because it is not an emergency like a heart attack. Try to stay busy to take your mind off things. I hope you get a good result. Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Had my diagnostic mammo on Monday and the apparent architectural distortion effaced with the diagnostic views. They said it was healthy tissue superimposed on top of healthy tissue! Thank Goodness!!!
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Good news! It certainly is a relief to get a report like that. All the best!
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Great news @lkotasioux! Thanks for letting us know!
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