What are Calcifications in the Breast?

Description of the disease

Calcifications in the breast are calcium deposits that can form in the breast tissues. They are usually detected during mammography and are usually benign.

Classification

• Diffuse calcifications
• Grouped calcifications
• Linear calcifications

Symptoms

Calcifications usually do not cause symptoms and are most often detected incidentally during mammography.

Causes

The causes of calcifications in the breast are not always known, but may be related to age, changes in the breast or milk ducts, and other factors.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics are carried out using mammography, additional tests such as ultrasound or biopsy may be performed.

Treatment

In most cases, calcifications do not require treatment, but in some cases additional tests or removal of calcifications may be necessary.

Prevention

Prevention of breast calcifications involves regular mammography and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Doctor

Calcifications are treated by a mammologist or oncologist.