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some of my calcifications show evidence of layering.
by lovrbirddiana, 4 hours ago
Tags: calcifications

Some of my calcifications show evidence of layering and what does that mean? And the calcifications in the right  breast are seen over a large area in the upper inner right breast. Just got my x-rays and report . BIRADS IS CLASSIFICATIONS 3; AND WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE  between mirco and macro calcifications i have micro. please let me know something.


Lovelyladyone
Thank You

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear lovrbirddiana, Microcalcifications are small calcium deposits found within the breast tissue.  Microcalcifications in and of themselves are not a condition that would become cancerous however they can be a sign of a problem that may need further investigation based on their appearance on a mammogram.  For instance microcalcifications that are more scattered are probably due to a benign (non-cancerous) cause, a “cluster” of microcalcifications may increase concern that there may be an underlying tumor, thus the recommendation for further testing which may include a biopsy.  (The term macrocalcifications is not used in this context).  

BIRADS scale is a rating system used by radiologists to categorize findings on a mammogram. The scale runs from 1 to 5. 1 being nothing to comment on. Routine screening. to 5 being highly suggestive of malignancy. A BIRAD 3 means that according to the radiologist, this is probably a benign finding.  Short interval followup is generally recommended.