Do I seek a second opinion
I am in a high-risk program due to family history. I am 54yrs old, postmenopausal, no-children.
I recently had an MRI and the findings were an enhanced lobular mass on left side and an oval enhanced mass right side. Suggested follow up sonogram and possible biopsy. Had sonogram and two techs could not find oval mass on right side. Left side was clearly visible. Radiologist, was not concerned and told me it was fibrocystic changes. So, I have differing results between MRI and Ultrasound. Can an enhanced mass be fibrosystic changes? My tech had only been doing this for 6 months and I didn't feel really good about it. Maybe I am just worrying for nothing.
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Hi @huskergirl2700, Different types of imaging show different aspects of the same anatomical area. However, if you are not satisfied with the explanation you have received it's a good idea to seek a second opinion. You can send CDs of the imaging to a radiologist elsewhere who specializes in breast imaging. I have found my local radiologists who read everything at the small rural hospital are jacks of all trades but masters of none. This is not surprising given the number of different conditions they are asked about so I get a second opinion whenever they are not sure about their findings. Good luck getting an answer.
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