Ductal atypia/Intraductal microcalcifications

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BMrs
BMrs Member Posts: 4
edited July 2017 in Benign Breast Conditions

Hi. I am 35. I went to a cancer doctor to have a lump on my left breast checked out. It conveniently disappeared the day of the appointment (I'm guessing it was a cyst).

The doctor examined both breasts and told me I have very dense breasts. She then ordered a 3D Mammogram and Ultrasound.

I went a few days later. They took me to the mammogram machine 4 times and wound up calling the doctor in during the ultrasound. They focused on my right breast.

I was told they found distorted tissue and calcifications and needed a Mammogram assisted biopsy.

I received the results today. Not cancer, but there are areas she's concerned are precancerous. She wants to operate to remove the abnormalities.

The results are confusing me and, of course, I didn't ask many questions as it didn't hit me until later.

The final diagnosis states:

-Ductal Atypia including: flat epithelial atypia, atypical apocrine metaplasia. In addition there is focal sclerotic portion of intraductal papilloma type changes (cannot exclude atypia) as well as dilated ducts/duct ectasia some with columnar cell changes and scattered chronic inflammation.

-Intraductal microcalcifications indentified

Can anyone explain all of that for a beginner?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2017

    Dear BMrs,

    We are sorry about these breast changes but glad that you reached out to our community. it is not easy to be prepared to ask questions on the spot. You may want to schedule a follow-up appointment and bring your report and questions with you to get better clarification. Here is a link to our Breast Health site that offers some information about Benign Breast Conditions.Feel free to PM us if you need help. The Mods

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