BI RADS 3 and biopsy

helengreen

Have my results from the diagnostic mammogram , given a bi rads 3, still concerned,  unfortunately it was 5 years from the time of my last mammogram (i'm in my late 40s).   I'm just trying to process this - in the past I have had call backs with follow up ultrasound but this is my first time encountering this uncertainity.       The radiologist told me follow up in 6 months or that some women say they can't wait that long and opt for a biopsy.    I've opted for biopsy - is this over kill? 

There are scattered fibroglandular elements in the left breast that
could obscure a lesion on mammography.
Tomosynthesis 3D imaging of the breast was also performed.
Current study was also evaluated with a Computer Aided Detection
(CAD) system.

There are coarse round calcifications in a grouped distribution
measuring up to 8 mm in the left breast at 10 o'clock anterior depth.
These are seen in additional views. Rim calcification is identified
adjacent to the grouped calcifications.

IMPRESSION: PROBABLY BENIGN

The grouped coarse and round calcifications in the left breast are
probably benign. Follow-up left diagnostic mammogram and a possible
ultrasound (if needed) in 6 months is recommended to demonstrate
stability. These findings and recommendations were discussed with the
patient.

Followup Recommended BiRad 3
Mammogram BI-RADS: 3 Probably benign

Mystic18

Hi Helen,

I think it's a personal choice. What may be overkill to someone else may be comfort and peace of mind to you. You know yourself best and while I don't think it's wise to freak out over everything seen on imaging, and while we know that roughly 80%+ of "probably benign" things are just that, it's not worth extra stress in your life if you don't feel comfortable waiting.

Hoping you find assurance and wishing you love from Pennsylvania.