I had a core biopsy on what turned out to be a fibroadenoma. Then I had a stereotactic biopsy on some diffuse microcalcifications, which also turned out to be benign. However, the surrounding tissue that was biopsied was diagnosed as "radial sclerosing lesion and columnar cell alteration with microcalcifications and microcyst formation." The radiologist said that this was also a benign situation but that I needed to have a surgeon remove it. Two questions: This wasn't seen on the mammogram or ultra-sound but found in pathology. I understand that it could be or lead to carcinoma, but since it's so small or diffuse or new is it likely? And since it was found in pathology, I guess the sample at least was benign, right? And how will they find it if it doesn't show up in mammography? I had a marker put in w/the stereotactic - will they still have to use wires? I've been anxious for each result and now have one more concern.