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should biopsys be performed on all calcifiations
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25201 tn?1255580836
No doubt they were seen scattered about within the breast ..... they are indicative of a problem when they are grouped or clustered in patterns. Your BIRAD score was probably a 3 if he recommended a 6 month follow-up.
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the radiologist said mine had benign characteristics and is following up with a 6 months checkup
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25201 tn?1255580836
Biopsies are recommended to be performed according to the BIRAD score assigned by the Radiologist reading the films. It is a standard set up by the Radiology Assn. and is used universally. The BIRAD score in turn is assigned depending on how the calcifications appear.  
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