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| 4/24/2012 | I am 53, had a hysterectomy at 36, still have ovaries., do not take HRT's and was diagnosed with osteoporosis this month so am most likely post menopausal. my most recent mammogram results stated " Both Breasts: Scattered nodular densities of varying sizes are noted diffusely throughout both breasts. The overall appearance has not significantly changed since prior years exam." I have had ultrasound that demonstrated scattered cystic structures. The radiology"assessment (1) Stable benign examination. (2) Given the patients diffuse complex and nodular appearance, breast MRI exam should be considered. (3)Recommendation for routine screening in one year. My OBGYN office called and asked me if I wanted an MRI and are leaving the decision up to me. My question is should I have an MRI or not? My Dr's office isn't telling me I should or shouldn't, just that I can if I want. I don't know what I should do at this point. Please help. | ||
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| 4/25/2012 | Thank you for turning to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. At the JH Breast Center, if MRI was recommended by our breast imagers, we would instruct our patients to proceed with the baseline bilateral breast MRI. Hope this helps and best wishes! | ||
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