Mammogram Shows Category 4 (Bi-Rads)

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Hello, I am suppose to have a procedure done "Mommy Makeover" in less than 2 weeks, I've gotten 2 ultra sounds on my right breast, and results both came back CATEGORY 3 .. my surgeon wanted me to have another ultrasound or a biopsy done, but radiologist does not recommend a biopsy, after reviewing me both times, will I still be able to get procedure done?? Also on 2nd ultrasound some dimensions went down, I got 2 ultrasounds, about 1 months apart

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

you and your surgeon are satisfied that you have good breast health. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to discuss this with your surgeon who has reviewed your films. If a biopsy is recommended, get the biopsy first.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

When things have uncertainty or are complex, it’s not uncommon for people to have different opinions.
Your radiologist is following textbook protocol without taking consideration of context and your upcoming surgery.
The radiologist is not doing a third job poorly. It’s possible a biopsy may not be covered by insurance and doing procedures that don’t have textbook justified clear indications Has liability involved.
If you want to pursue the oncological side of your work up properly, then you’ll need to postpone your surgery.
There is no yes or no right or wrong answer for you.
My best suggestion is you work closely with your plastic surgeon and let him or her guide you through this process including decision-making.
Breast cancer is fairly relevant in middle-aged women and screening is extremely important to minimize the chance of undesirable outcomes.
It certainly still possible to screen breast tissue after breast surgery.
There will be inherent changes on ultrasound and mammogram, but most radiologist are usually fairly competent. A differentiating breast tissue changes related to pre-surgery versus changes that may represent neoplasm growth.
Perhaps you can find a medical oncologist to ask to put things into perspective.
I think both the radiologist and plastic surgeons have slight bias seeing things from their perspective and a medical oncologist. Should see things from a little bit more global perspective and can possibly put numbers as statistics to potential decision making differences. I’m not sure if that would be helpful for you, nor do I know what an oncologist would tell you.
It is simply a suggestion.
Whenever doctors are confronted with complex situations, there is often the chance of having different opinions.
When things are clear cut, and there is one obvious way to do something, then typically, everybody agrees.
 it is simply the nature of complex situations with the ability to have options comes decision making.
Medical decisions need to be made by both patients and providers together.
It’s not appropriate for us to guide you through this process.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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