Calcium accumulations in the breast tissue are called breast calcification (calcification, precipitate). These are very small foci and cannot be felt by hand, but they are noticed on mammography. These are usually benign, but breast calcifications found in tight clusters may indicate breast cancer. Pleomorphic calcifications seen in the breast should be suspected. Microcalcifications should not always be feared. Most of these are benign microcalcifications. Previous surgical interventions on the breast, breast injuries, breast inflammations (mastitis), calcifications of the skin or blood vessels, and breast cysts also lead to the formation of microcalcifications in the breast. Calcifications are monitored with mammography and breast MRI may also be required. In case of suspected pleomorphic microcalcifications, diagnostic intervention should be made and the patient should be fully diagnosed. Vacuum biopsy and wire marking can be performed for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment is decided according to the pathology result.
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