MRI Results - Have the document = Terminoloy Help Needed

My doctor called! Yeah! She did not have time to explain it all but said basically it is inconclusive and that they sometime write malignancy can not be ruled out to cover themselves in the report. So, I'm guessing it is not a bad report. There are issues that need further evaluation.

She said she is working on getting a biopsy/duct removal appointment. Since I am a Veteran and going through the VA system they do not do that sort of thing there and she is having to refer me out to a breast surgeon here in Houston. She said I should hear back by noon. I feel so much better that there is progress.

Thank you so much for helping me.......It is so hard to stay off Dr. Google!!

I am copying below the entire body of the MRI report.

Report:

MRI examination of both breasts was performed with 6 ML of

intravenous gadovist.

DynaCAD imaging software was utilized for image analysis and

evaluation of enhancement kinetics.

PRIOR MAMMOGRAMS AND ULTRASOUND EXAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR

CORRELATION.

There are innumerable tiny foci of enhancement in both breasts

which are too small to characterize. In addition, there are

numerous well-defined nodules in both breasts. Some of these

nodules demonstrate slight increased T2 signal others are

isointense to breast parenchyma. On T1 weighted images, these

nodules are isointense or slightly hypointense to the breast

parenchyma. The enhancement curve is variable with some nodules

demonstrate a type III enhancement with washout where as others

demonstrating type II plateau type enhancement curve. The largest

nodule on the left measures 8 mm in the upper outer left breast.

The largest such nodule on the right measures 8 mm in the upper

outer breast approximately 1 cm from the nipple. These may

represent fibroadenomas. Correlation with mammograms and

ultrasound exams is warranted. Numerous hypoechoic nodules have

been reported on previous ultrasound exams.

In the left breast, there is a 1.2 Cm long dilated duct in the

subareolar region extending to the nipple. At the apex of this

duct, a 2 mm enhancing nodule is present. The walls of the duct

also demonstrate enhancement.

No enlarged axillary lymph nodes are seen.

Impression:

Dilated duct in the subareolar region of the left breast

extending to the nipple with wall enhancement. Malignancy cannot

be excluded.

Numerous enhancing nodules in both breasts possibly representing

fibroadenomas. Correlation with breast ultrasound recommended.

Thank you in advance for any help provided Love to all and I just want to express how much this site has helped me feel better and stronger going through this. You are indeed a brave, wonderful and caring group of women. I will wish you all the best forever!