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Thank you for the question. Much will depend on exactly where the VP shunt has been placed, in relation to breast tissue. At this point, the best that you can do is to communicate the presence of the shunt tubing with your mammographer. More than likely, once the radiologists have a “baseline” image, they will be able to detect any new “abnormalities” in the future ( using comparisons between the previous and new images). I hope this helps.
1. Please get evaluated by a breast surgeon for any abnormalities on a mammogram. 2. Whether or not your VP shunt could cause scarring in your breast obviously depends on where it is tunneled through. If you have any anomalies showing up on mammogram, I urge you to follow up with the mammographer so that a plan can be drawn up of how to visualize this area with either noninvasive techniques or biopsy techniques. If there is a Shunt in this area, my guess is that your neurosurgeon would want an open technique to minimize the chances of damaging your shunt.
Thank you for the question. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Exactly what is done during this procedure can be individualized to each patient's specific situation/needs/goals. For example, if a patient states that she wishes to treat breast...
If you are only a size 38 D, I doubt an insurance carrier will authorize a breast reduction. You will not meet the volume requirement. They usually require approximately 500 grams removed, which would take you down to a size B or smaller and will look disproportionate. There...
A 36 C breast has approximately 1,000 grams of tissue. A 28 AA is less than 100 grams of tissue. This means you would be removing approximately 1,000 grams. In your case it would probably remove all your breast tissue and leaving you only with a skin envelope and areola. ...
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. Most patients are very pleased with the outcome of the procedure long-term. In the shorter term, problems such as you describe are very common; for example, the nipple hypersensitivity may last for several months but...
It sounds like you meet the criteria for breast reduction surgery. Contact your insurance company and see if it is a covered procedure under your policy. Some companies have it excluded no matter what your symptoms are. If it is a covered procedure, see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a...
Thank you for the question. It never hurts to question concerns such as abnormal blood work. Unless you receive a good explanation from your primary care physician, you may want to seek an explanation from a specialist ( possibly a gastroenterologist who specializes in liver disease?). If...
