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What is necrosis of the breast? I have had SEVERAL mammograms done and 2 biopsies on my left breast and the necrosis didnt show up until I had a sonogram. I have had pain in my left breast continually and I cannot hold a book or my grandchild against it.
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anonymous
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Necrosis is tissue - such as breast fat - where damage to the cells has occurred. Necrotic is a Greek derivation and it means death. So in medical usage it refers to prematurely dead tissue when the host body remains alive. The thing is the dead tissue in a live organism can arise from a...
4 comments 0Necrosis is tissue - such as breast fat - where damage to the cells has occurred. Necrotic is a Greek derivation and it means death. So in medical usage it refers to prematurely dead tissue when the host body remains alive. The thing is the dead tissue in a live organism can arise from a multitude of causes. It can be a blow to the area, radiation can do this - even the bite from a white spider can cause tissue death. So if you have a breast histopathology report stating after a biopsy that they found necrotic cells within a tumour positive for breast cancer, this means there were dead cells in the tumour site. In a normal breast, if necrosis is present it normally does not mean breast cancer as it can happen from so many things. A friend had this from a grandchild accidentally kicking her hard in the chest for example. The question to ask is - is your necrosis associated with breast cancer or some other condition.
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What does it mean when they say that the tissues look different from the last mammogram and they want to do a sonogram?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Each time u do a mamogram Images are taken. This images can change as far as calcification can appear. Which to me looks like sprinkled salt or breast tissue could have changed.
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anonymous
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Sonogram gives them a closer look.
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Hi, I'm only 23 and I'm having a biopsy and sonogram done next week on the grape size lump I found under my armpit. Will that be enough to tell if it's cancer or should I ask for more tests?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
With a sonogram they will be looking if the lump is fluid filled or solid they may also be checking if there are any other suspicious areas. There are different types of biopsies. Fine needle aspirate they insert a wide bore needle and aspirate some of the tissue and send it to the lab. A...
9 comments 1With a sonogram they will be looking if the lump is fluid filled or solid they may also be checking if there are any other suspicious areas. There are different types of biopsies. Fine needle aspirate they insert a wide bore needle and aspirate some of the tissue and send it to the lab. A cone knive biopsy they remove a cone shape tissue sample and send that for pathology and then there is a wide incisional biopsy that they remove the entire lump or suspicious area pathology is able to evaluate the whole area and the surgeon can check for clean margins. The surgeon will usually decide what type of biopsy will give the best diagnosis.
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What does sonographically fibrocystic changes mean?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
It sounds as if there have been changes in the consistancy of the breast tissue that was discovered with a sonogram. Any time you have questions about a report you receive, it is ok to call the practicioner to ask for a clarification. This will give you a chance to understand what this means...
Comment 2It sounds as if there have been changes in the consistancy of the breast tissue that was discovered with a sonogram. Any time you have questions about a report you receive, it is ok to call the practicioner to ask for a clarification. This will give you a chance to understand what this means and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Don't feel the least bit shy about giving the office a call and request to talk to the doctor who did the report.
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Mammogram says nothing was discovered. Ultrasound says that there is a mass with lobulated margins and mixed echogenicity. Go in Monday for biopsy. Anyone else have experience with these terms?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Callie,
It is one of those "things" that so many times turns out to be benign. Lots of big scary words to describe the "thing". You won't know what it is until the biopsy comes back. Believe me, getting a biopsy done it far better than a doctor who says, "Wait and see for 6 months." You do...Comment 2Callie,
It is one of those "things" that so many times turns out to be benign. Lots of big scary words to describe the "thing". You won't know what it is until the biopsy comes back. Believe me, getting a biopsy done it far better than a doctor who says, "Wait and see for 6 months." You do nothing but worry for 6 months. Hang in there and try not to let worry overtake your life between the time of the biopsy and its outcome. Take care, Sharon -
anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
My mammogram nothing. the terms on the ultrasound don't sound familiar. Mine just had an empty space. Where the ultrasound didn't go thru. Then they scheduled me for biopsy. I got to chose needle or surgeon. I could feel my lump and just wanted it out. Most are not cancerous so good luck and prays.
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