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Mammography and Capsular Contracture? (photo)

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I am 35 years old, 12 year old saline breast implants sub glandular placement. I have what seems to be a cystic mass under my areola of my Left breast. I also have III or IV capsular contracture in that breast. My FNP ordered a diagnostic mammogram on the left breast, but I am scared that with the Capsular Contracture and age of my implants that it may cause a rupture and not get a good view anyway. I think ultrasound might be better - but the FNP won't consider it. Drs please weigh in.

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