what is breast calcification in female breasts?

Answer 1

calcification

Deposits of calcium in the tissues. Calcification in the breast can be seen on a mammogram, but cannot be detected by touch. There are two types of breast calcification, macrocalcification and microcalcification. Macrocalcifications are large deposits and are usually not related to cancer. Microcalcifications are specks of calcium that may be found in an area of rapidly dividing cells. Many microcalcifications clustered together may be a sign of cancer.

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Answer 2

You probably heard this after you had a mammogram. Calcifications can occur anywhere in the body. They are just deposits of (you guessed it....calcium). It is nothing to be concerned with. Most people get them, especially as they age. The only concern with calcifications in the breasts is that they could possibly hide tumors or masses in the breasts. It is sometimes very difficult to read a mammogram accurately when calcifications are present.

Answer 3

Calcium deposits in the breast are not an uncommon finding, and show up quite frequently on mammograms. In themselves they have no significance, and certainly cannot lead to, or are not the cause of, the formation of lumps, benign or otherwise. There is one form of calcification, called micro calcification, (meaning tiny speckles of calcium seen on the mammogram) which is associated sometimes with breast cancer. Microcalcification is not the cause of the cancer, but is found in association with it. If you have had a mammogram and they saw this type of calcification, the doctors would have noted this and ordered either further tests, like an ultrasound, or arranged further investigations. So if you have just been told there is some calcium there, and no other action is planned, I don't think you need to worry.

Answer 4

Deposition of calcium in some tissues occurs with age. Calcification in the breasts is usually harmless and is seen on mammogram. For the next mammogram, take the report of the previous one so that the radiologist can know whather it is the same or there are changes.

Answer 5

Breast calcifications are deposits of calcium that can be seen on a mammogram of the breast. There are two types: macrocalcifications and microcalcifications.

Answer 6

This is something that shows up on mammograms, and specialists advise if a woman has this she has regular check ups, as in some - not all - women it can be a very early indication of potential future problems. But would like to emphasize you shouldn't worry, just ask your GP or consultant for some advice.