In laymans terms please

[malemke]

There is a fairly large area of calcifications in the upper
aspect of the left breast. These have a somewhat coarse appearance on the
ML projection, but have a somewhat amorphous appearance on the CC
projection and are considered indeterminate. Would recommend stereotactic
breast biopsy for further evaluation. Smaller group of calcifications in
the medial aspect of the left breast have a similar appearance to the larger group???? Explain in laymans terms please someone

[zouzi]

Hi,
Calcifications are extremely common in the breast and the vast majority do not  indicate breast cancer.
The appearance on x-ray gives clues, but not definite answers. Radiologist's considers amorphous (having no specific shape) calcifications indeterminate or suspicious,because he/she cannot give a definite answer about these findings.The ways to find out are either to watch carefully with repeat mammograms over time to look for changes, or to do some sort of guided biopsy,which is the only way to make sure that there is no abnormal growth in the area.
Statistically, a high percentage of indeterminate calcifications turn out to be harmless and biopsies most often confirms it.
Hoping that all goes well for you and that your biopsy results will state benign findings..
Wishing you all the best...

[bluebutterfly2222]

Calcifications are very common in women's breasts and are frequently benign.

However, certain shapes and patterns of calcifications can raise suspicion that they might signal an underlying abnormality. In such cases, a biopsy is recommended.

In your case the areas of calcification were considered "indeterminate" and the radiologist felt a needle or core biopsy was warranted--"better safe than sorry.".

More often than not the results in such cases come back benign,so try not to worry too much.

Please update us, by adding additional comments to this same thread, regarding how things turn out.

Best wishes,
bluebutterfly