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US found an irregular small mass, non vascular,no calcifications

maya77
maya77 Member Posts: 4
edited March 10 in Waiting for Test Results


RESULTS FROM MAMMO/US

Tissue Density: The breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses.
There is a persistent nodular density noted in the 6 o'clock region of the breast. No associated calcifications are seen.
Ultrasound: There is an irregular solid nodule with posterior shadowing at 6 o'clock 3 cm from the nipple. It measures 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm. There is no internal vascularity.
There is a cluster of cysts seen at 5 o'clock 4 cm from the nipple measuring 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm.
No axillary adenopathy is present.
IMPRESSION:
Irregular solid nodule 6 o'clock right breast. This is suspicious for malignancy. Follow-up biopsy is recommended. The findings were discussed with the patient who is choosing to have the biopsy at a Community Radiology office.
Cluster of cysts at 5 o'clock which require no further workup.
ASSESSMENT: BI-RADS Category 4: Suspicious findings.