5/13/19: Mammogram and Ultrasound - Inconclusive

At the Breast Imaging location, even though I had been told on the phone that a mammogram wouldn't be necessary (because one had already been performed on that breast within the last 3 months), while sitting in the waiting room, I was told that the radiologist wanted a diagnostic mammogram after all. This time, I definitely remember little stickers being placed on both the lumps.

Since my appointment had been scheduled as an ultrasound only, I guess having the mammogram first disrupted their schedule, because I had to wait a bit longer than usual for my ultrasound. 

The ultrasound technician (not the same person I saw at my first visit) looked at the first lump first, then looked around for the second lump. Curiously, she couldn't see the second lump on the ultrasound machine. She asked me to show her exactly where it was, and she spent quite a bit of timing looking for it, but she just couldn't see it on the machine. Eventually she gave up and left the room to confer with the radiologist. 

The technician and the radiologist (also not the same person I saw at my first visit) returned together. The radiologist, too, spent quite a bit of time looking for the second lump on the ultrasound, but couldn't see it. I really don't know how ultrasound technology works, but it seemed weird - and a little alarming - that the machine couldn't detect a mass that obviously existed and was easily palpable.

Anyway. The radiologist confirmed that the first lump was a sebaceous cyst, and she recommended I see a dermatologist, who might advise me on whether to leave it alone or get it removed. 

Regarding the second lump, the radiologist simply said that she was unable to see it. She said maybe the dermatologist could advise me on both lumps. I have to admit, this lack of information was troubling, and internally I was glad to know I had an NP appointment at the Breast Center coming up.