Weightloss mammogram

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine screening studies, 3 years apart and 25 lbs. weightloss

Patient Data

Age: 55
Gender: Female
mammography

Normal screening study 2010

mammography

The study of the same patient 2013.

Case Discussion

Significant weightloss can quite dramatically affect the breast density. The same effect takes place to a degree if clients go on HRT.

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