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. 2009 Oct-Dec;19(4):282-6.
doi: 10.4103/0971-3026.57208.

Evaluation of breast calcifications

Yojana V Nalawade  1
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Evaluation of breast calcifications

Yojana V Nalawade. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2009 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Various patterns of calcifications occur in the breast; some benign, some malignant. A knowledge of these patterns on mammography helps in accurate interpretation and management.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Mammogram shows rim/egg-shell calcification (arrow)
Figure 2 (A,B):
Figure 2 (A,B):
Mammograms show degenerating fibroadenomas with coarse (arrow in A) and popcorn (arrow in B) calcification
Figure 3
Figure 3
Mammogram shows linear, railroad track calcification (arrows), consistent with vascular calcification
Figure 4
Figure 4
Mammogram shows thick, large, rod-like calcific foci (arrows) due to secretory disease
Figure 5
Figure 5
Lateral mammogram shows milk of calcium with layering (arrow)
Figure 6 (A,B):
Figure 6 (A,B):
Mammogram (A) shows a lucent-centered focus (arrow) of dermal calcification. Mammogram (B) shows a larger, lucent-centered oil cyst (arrow)
Figure 7
Figure 7
Mammogram shows amorphous calcifications (arrow). A hook-wire localization (arrowhead) was performed; the histopathology report did not show any malignancy
Figure 8
Figure 8
Mammogram shows fine, linear, branching calcifications (arrows), typical of malignancy
Figure 9
Figure 9
Mammogram shows pleomorphic calcifications (arrows) in this patient with a ductal carcinoma
Figure 10
Figure 10
Mammogram shows clustered microcalcifications (arrows)
Figure 11 (A,B):
Figure 11 (A,B):
Mediolateral oblique mammogram (A) and magnified view (B) show segmental calcifications
Figure 12
Figure 12
Craniocaudal mammograms of both breasts show benign, diffusely scattered microcalcifications (arrows)
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