Spiculated Mass

KJC73

Hi,

I am a newbie. I guess I am just looking for odds. I had a hysterectomy (left my ovaries) when I was 37 due to endometriosis and other B9 masses. After that, my OB suggested to start having annual mammograms. I'm now 40. I had my annual mammogram yesterday and was told I have a 1.4 cm spiculated mass. I'm going in for an ultrasound tomorrow morning. (I was surprised how quick they wanted me to come in. They were trying to find a way get me in today). I made a mistake searching Dr. Google because I didn't know what "spiculated" meant and am now freaking myself out. Is what I am reading correct. Like an 80-95% chance malignancy? Please don't sugar coat. I can totally handle it. The unknown and confusion is what is stirring my brain.

Thank you.

djmammo

KJC73

The more common causes of spiculated masses in the breast are cancer, scar from prior surgery/injury, and radial scar which is a benign entity. Do you have a history of breast surgery on that side? A radial scar is not as well seen on an US as is a breast cancer, and on the mammogram it is often seen in only one view.

If this spiculated mass has a similar appearance on ultrasound, noting that it is hypoechoic with shadowing and vascularity, they will recommend a biopsy. See if they can do it the same day or soon after.

KJC73

Thank you Djmammo. That helps. No, I have no history of any breast surgery. Ill talk to them about a biopsy at my appt in the morning. Thank you again.

KJC73

Thank you for your help. The US came back with a solid mass this morning. So I am having a biopsy today.

djmammo

KJC73

Hang in there

mustlovepoodles

I had a 6-inch speculated mass on my ovary when I was about 42. They were sure it was cancer, but it wasnt. I'm 61 now, never had another problem. Had the uterus and ovary removed last year, due to 2 sisters having uterine cancer (and one of them had breast cancer.) Still no ovarian cancer. Score!