Report of mammography

Understand the relationship of mammography screening is important, if not it says "no sign of cancer" or indicate that you have made changes that require follow-up. The report of mammography will have different types of information about it, much of it expressed in medical terms. Discuss the results with your doctor to make sure you understand what it means for your breast health.You can expect to obtain a written report in the mail within 30 days of the mammogram. When you arrive for your appointment, check with your dealer to make sure that the Office has the phone number and address more current. Your doctor will also receive a copy of the report.Information that appears on your mammogram Report: patient medical history information procedures findings impression (classification BIRADS) recommendation for further testing, if neededFindings--information critical to your mammography: the results section is a list of things found on a radiologist reading of your mammogram. If you have nothing of concern and everything looks good, it will be evaluated as normal or negative or benign (not cancer). If the radiologist sees something of concern appears unusual or is a change from your previous mammogram, it will be evaluated as suspicious or unusual or suggestive of malignant tumors (cancerous tumours).Descriptions of the anomalies: If you have abnormalities or changes on your mammogram, some details will be included in the report. This information may include: size of the establishment Location form or breast density contour tissueWarning signs of Breast Cancer: lumps and bumps and other anomalies can be described using these terms, if you think the radiologist may have breast cancer: cluster calcifications, microcalcifications spiculated mass (lump spiky) assymetrical density of the breast skin thickening retract tissue (skin or nipple pulling inwards) focal distortion (something is pressing on fabric) impressions from your radiologist: mammography report can include a classification of Breast Imaging Reporting and data system (BIRADS), which is a number that indicates the general impression of radiologist of your mammogram. For BIRADS the scale is from one to five years, with higher numbers indicating a greater chance of breast cancer. Any recommendations to follow: the radiologist may make recommendations based on the results of mammography. The types of follow-up that may be needed are: no other studies required three months or six months follow-up imaging diagnostic mammography magnification views spot breast ultrasound (for lumps or masses) biopsy (tissue sample) be sure you understand your results: If the ratio of mammography says something different from a normal or negative (clear of cancer), please discuss this with your doctor. Research has shown that although 70 percent of patients clear a result normal mammogram, 50 percent of patients who have an abnormal I don't understand what you mean. In addition, this study showed that one patient showed the better understanding of a mammogram when the results were explained in person or over the phone by a healthcare professional. Follow-up testing may clarify the results and give you an action plan to protect the health of the breast. Poor patient comprehension of abnormal mammography results. Leah s. Karliner MD, Celia Patricia Kaplan, Teresa Juarbe, Rena Pasick and stable-Elisha j. Perez, "poor patient comprehension of abnormal mammography results" (2005). Journal of general internal medicine. 20 (5), pp. 432-437.10.1111/j. 1525-1497.2005.40281. x.
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