How do you tell the difference between a cyst and a tumor in an ultrasound of the breast?

Breast Cyst
mocha

I have a ultrasound in a couple days to find out which one it is (tumor or cyst) and I was wondering what the difference is that they look.
and also can they always tell which one it is by a ultrasound? they said a mammogram would do no good since I’m 17 they said the tissue is too dense.

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Breast Ultrasound/mammogram?

TAMMEESUE

I had my first mammogram and was told I needed additional testing. They did a diagnostic mammogram followed by a ultrasound. The diagnostic mammogram showed a 8mm mass. However the ultrasound showed nothing. Is is possible it was a cyst that ruptured during the diagnostic mammogram? How could there be something there on moment and 5 minutes later it doesnt show up on ultrasound?

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I need help regarding my breast condition?

Breast Cyst
lyf_angel

I have a history of repeated breast injection. And now I felt so many something like cyst. i tried to consult a doctor and have my breast ultrasound. The doctor said i should not be alarmed bec. the result is something like a fibrocystic cyst. It is not a solid cyst because it is something like fluid. The doctor said that it is probably the collagen which were injected to my breast. However lately, I am experiencing breastache on my left breast. Im just worried

Is this cyst will lead to breast cancer? Because I am not well aware of breast cancer..

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will breastfeeding affect the results of a breast ultrasound?

Breast Cyst
Aspen

I have several small cysts in my breasts that were discovered while I was pregnant. They are believed to be benign but need to be monitored. I now have to go in for a routine followup breast ultrasound. I can’t have a mamogram. Can breastfeeding affect the accuracy of the results? Serious responses only please

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Breast biopsy! I’m scared?

Cherona29

I’ll give you all the complete story so bear with me here. I found a lump in my left breast years ago (atleast 5 or more) & had it examined by my family doctor at the time. She said it was a cyst & just to monitor it to make sure it didn’t grow. It never did get larger, actually, I think it may have gotten smaller. Anyways, after I stopped breast feeding my son (over a year & a half ago) I noticed I was still getting some milky white & sometimes clear discharge from that breast…even now. A few months ago I started getting some pain in the area in my breast. Not really bad but more uncomfortable & it goes away. I went to my new doctor (I wasn’t happy with my old one’s diagnosis) & I ended up getting a mammogram & a breast ultrasound. They called me back for a second mammogram because they said there were some calcifications on the pictures but they were pretty sure they were from the deoderant I was wearing. Today, I got the results & it is a solid mass, not fluid filled and
I will have to get a ultrasound guided core biopsy done. I’m soooo terrified it could be cancer…that is my worst fear. My father passed away of cancer last year & 2 of my aunts currently have breast cancer. Be honest, do you think it’s cancer? And what was your experience getting this type of biopsy done. Please pray for me! I can’t even sleep cause I’m so worried!
I don’t know why my previous doctor didn’t follow up on this either. That’s why I switched. She probably thought that I’m young so it couldn’t be anything serious. If it is, I’m going to go tell her!!!

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I Have simple breast cysts ultrasound confirmed it?

Breast Cyst
Jennifer C

WHAT WILL HELP WITH GETTING RID OF THE PAIN AND IS IT TRUE CAFFINE WILL MAKE THEM WORSE, I HEAR SOME SAY YES AND NO!

THANKS
JENN

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How safe is a general anaesthetic needle biopsly for a breast cyst during pregnancy?

Breast Cyst
suzi_swr

I’m about 6 weeks along and they found an enlarged milk duct and a 1cm breast cyst in an ultrasound of my breast. I’m worried about the effects of the anaesthesia on the baby this early on. Thanks!

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