A Category 2 mammogram result signifies that the breasts are normal, but that the radiologist has viewed benign conditions, such as calcifications, calcified fibroadenomas, or intra-mammary lymph nodes.
Just as it is important for a woman to become familiar with the normal lumps and bumps of her breasts, any benign conditions that can be documented from mammography results are helpful in establishing a roadmap of a woman’s breasts. All of this information helps to rule out potentially suspicious findings in the future, which is particularly useful if a woman later chooses a new doctor or mammogram facility. |