Evaluation of calcification in breast lesions is a major assessment criterion for breast
mammography. The morphology and distribution of the calcification are related to the …

B reast calcifications are common findings on mammography and may reflect both benign
and malignant causes (Fig. 1). The detection of breast calcifications often necessitates …

Most calcifications depicted on mammograms are benign. However, calcifications are
important because they can be the first and earliest sign of malignancy. For detection and …

Breast calcification is an important feature in the radiological assessment of breast lesions.
There are well established diagnostic criteria basing on the morphology and distribution of …

Breast calcifications may be categorized as benign, probably benign, and suggestive of
malignancy. The interpretation scheme presented here utilizes a systematic structured …

Evaluation of breast calcifications Page 1 282 Indian J Radiol Imaging / November 2009 / Vol
19 / Issue 4 Evaluation of breast calcifications Yojana V Nalawade Asian institute of Oncology …

The implementation of mammographic screening programmes in many countries has been
linked to a marked increase in early detection and improved prognosis for breast cancer …

B reast calcifications are among the most common findings detected by radiologists on
routine mammography. Because they can reflect either a benign or malignant cause …

Screening for breast cancer is now an accepted part of healthcare practice in many parts of
the world. However, the advent of mass screening has brought with it the need for rapid and …

Calcium deposits in breast tissues, called microcalcifications, may represent the very early
and only sign of breast cancer lesions. Generally, microcalcifications are detected during …