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Fibrocystic Breast Tissue on a Mammogram

From Pam Stephan, About.com

Updated March 13, 2007

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A mammogram will show dense and fatty areas of tissue. A cyst, fibroadenoma or a solid area (tumor) appears on a mammogram as a dense mass.
Fibrocystic Breast Tissue

Fibrocystic Breast Tissue on a Mammogram

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Description: This mammogram shows thickenings which are typical of fibrocystic disease. You can also see some ducts, by the patterns they form.

Cysts are benign fluid-filled masses that can appear in your breast tissue. They can appear alone or in groups, and are common on mammograms. Cysts are not usually associated with breast cancer.

Source:

National Cancer Institute. Diagnosis: Mammogram: Fibrocystic Disease National Cancer Institute. 1993.

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