Radial scar and ADH

momto3sons

Hello all! I've been on the imaging and biopsy merry-go-round since 12/19. The journey started thanks to my 3D diagnostic mammogram showing architectural distortion in my right breast. I had an MRI on 1/18/18, and that confirmed the area of concern. This was followed up by an MRI-guided biopsy on 1/30/18, and I got my results on 2/2/18 - I'm the proud owner of a radial scar and atypical ductal hyperplasia!

I met with my breast surgeon today, and she reviewed my results with me. The biopsy confirmed fibrocystic disease, which the doctor is obviously not concerned about. But with the radial scar and ADH she said the normal course of action is to have the area removed by excisional biopsy. I have that scheduled for 2/22/18. Has anyone else here gone through this?

momoschki

Yes to the ADH component, but not the radial scar. I had an excisional biopsy to remove it. My understanding is that this is standard protocol for adh