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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Spots on mammogram but can't be found with ultrasound
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Cleveland Clinic - breast cancer
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Spots on mammogram but can't be found with ultrasound
by jodi4206, Jul 17, 2008 03:22PM
My mom had a mammogram done and it came back with two abnormal spots, one in each breast. She had the ultrasound done today and the doctor was unable to find either of the spots. They are going to order an MRI for her. Has anyone else had this before and what was the outcome? She has had an abnormal test before eight years ago and it was just a cyst, however that one was seen on ultrasound. Both her sisters have/had breast cancer. (She just turned 54 yesterday)
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jul 18, 2008 12:59PM
, Jul 18, 2008 12:59PM
Dear jodi4206, Different types of tests give different pieces of information. Findings from a mammogram don’t always get picked up on an ultrasound. The results of each test are interpreted and put in context, recommendations are then made.
Member Comments (2)
by japdip, Jul 17, 2008 11:57PM
To: Jodi4206
There would be no way to speculate about the outcome of your mother's upcoming Breast MRI but it will no doubt give a more definite idea of the two areas that were seen on mammogram. Breast MRI exams are being done more often now to clarify areas of concern. Regards to you both .....
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