Calcium deposits in breast tissue can be detected on mammograms as microcalcifications, which can indicate breast cancer but are often benign. Doctors examine their size, shape, and groupings to determine the cause. Early detection through mammography has greatly improved treatment options for breast cancer. Occasionally, calcium deposits can build up within the breast tissue. These […]
Microcalcifications in breast tissue can indicate early stage breast cancer or precancerous activity. Mammograms can detect these deposits, aiding in early diagnosis and effective treatment. Biopsies can confirm cancer, but most women with microcalcifications do not have breast cancer. Microcalcifications and breast cancer can sometimes occur together. Microcalcifications, or microscopic bits of calcium, tend to […]
