Help Reading Radiology Reports

Raeleanne76

I made an appointment with my GP to get the results of my biopsy pathology. He said that the results were benign but that they still could not provide a diagnosis. I don't have a copy of the pathology report, but am meeting with my surgeon on next Friday and will get one then.

I picked up copies of my radiology reports yesterday and this is what they say. Does anyone have any thoughts or feedback? I am not sure what I am reading here, other than the BI-RADS rating.

Screening Mammogram - Asymmetric/focal Density abnormality seen

Diagnostic Mammogram - Asymmetry persists. Spiculated margins with no calcifications or architectural distortion

Ultrasound - Hypoechoic mass with irregular margins and posterior acoustic shadowing, 7mmx3mmx3mm. No increased vascularity. Concerning for malignancy. BI-RADS 4

Biopsy - Technically successful ultrasound guided core biopsy of a small mass. The report also referred to 4 lesions.

I wish I had the pathology report, but from what I gather they are saying that they can't say that they actually biopsied the "mass."

Can anyone give me some insights into what I am reading here?

marie5890

I would copy this, go to the "Not diagnosed" forum (above the "waiting for results" forum) and post it under the "Understanding your report" thread by DJMammo. He is a retired radiologist who can help you understand.

Raeleanne76

thanks Marie. I will do that