36 year old female at 22 weeks gestation presents for right breast ultrasound. Patient states she had warm, erythematous, and extremely tender right breast two weeks ago, which has somewhat resolved with warm compresses. Physician palpated right breast nodule. On physical examination, there is diffuse nodular pattern of glandular tissue appreciated, compatible with the patients gravid state. No discrete palpable mass is identified.A targeted right ultrasound was performed for the patient’s area of concern. There is no solid or cystic mass identified.
No sonographic evidence for malignancy. If the patients physical examination remains normal, she should return for annual screening mammograms, beginning at age 40. Result and recommendations were discussed with the patient.BIRADS: 1 - Negative.RECOMMENDATION: NS - Screening Mammogram.