Can microcalcification disappear?

[LEA121]

I had a screen mammogram that showed microcalcification on my left breast. I went to a follow up diagnostic mammogram that revealed 6 clustered microcalcification. The radiologist advised a biopsy. After one month I went to the biopsy at the hospital and the radiologist there insisted in doing another mammogram in order to decide on the type of byopsy to be performed. After 5 films the radiologist told me that the microcalcification disapeared. She asked me to do an ultrasound and come back 6 months to do another mammogram. I did the ultrasound that also came out clear as well. No mass , no cyst. Can microcalcification disappear out of the blue? Should I wait and come back after 6 months to the routine follow up  or should I question my doctor about the disapearance. Because they did not do a biopsy, since they could not see the microcalcification, I have no clue what these calcium were.


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[PaulMD]

Hi there.

Microcalcifications can appear in breast tissues which have high proliferative rate, such as fibroadenomas, hyperplasias or even cancers.  However, the distinction between benign or malignant is based on the pattern of these calcifications, and calcifications from possible malignancy are by rule, do not regress spontaneously.

In your case, the fact that these microcalcifications disappear, means that the lesions are probably benign (fibrocystic disease, or hyperplasia) that spontaneously regressed.  It is also important for you to ask the first radiologist about the BIRADS classification of the breast finding since this will also give the idea if the findings are benign or something else (http://biradsclass.blogspot.com).

It is recommended that you continue with the routine screening and surveillance.

Regards.

[LEA121]

Thanks for the info.

[PaulMD]

No problem.