Help with interpreting mammogram

NicolaSue

Hi Everyone,

I have LCIS and have had my first follow up mammo so I'm not very experienced yet in the interpretation.

It says "Low density in parenchymal pattern in both breasts. A gel marker is demonstrated in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast. There are no associated features. There are no suspicious findings. Right breast M1, Left breast M1."

Well that's good news but what is a 'parenchymal pattern'? And also they mention a gel marker. I thought the marker I had put in when I had the excision was a metal marker. Is it normal to use a plastic one? And what does M1 mean.

Thanks in advance if anyone is able to help!