AboutClaes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. Expertise I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
Experience I'm a Doctor of Medicine. Licensed/certified physician and surgeon and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation therapy in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the European Union. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. Now in private practice in Stockholm, Sweden.
Question Three weeks ago I found a palpable lump that is visual from the outside of my skin. In the next week or so I have found another small lump. My PCP did an exam, found the lumps, and sent me for an ultrasound (I am 27yrs). The lumps were not able to be identified on the ultrasound, however the dr. was able to feel them. Side note: I had a biopsy in Jan on the other breast and have a fibroadenoma.
My PCP is having me follow up with a breast surgeon. Is this necessary? How can a palpable lump not be seen on an ultrasound?
Thank you.
Answer Depends on what kind of tissue that is in the lump. If there is very little difference between that of the lump and that of its surroundings nothing can be seen. However a fine/thin needle aspiration biopsy of your lump can - if available - tell us what it is. Lumps should always be checked!
