Question 1

what is causing all my calcifications? in the breast, neck, fibroids (had hyst , )now need spleen removed because of calcification on it

Accepted Answer

Calcifications: Have you been worked up by a physician for this issue? Calcification can be due to electrolyte abnormalities in the body as well as diet, genetics, alcohol intake, medications, etc... Consider seeing an endocrinologist for a thorough evaluation.

Question 2

i have few scattered calcific foci in bilateral breast.no other focal lesion seen in mammogram of both breasts.should i get worried?

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Talk with doctor: They usually do cone down views to look at the area closer, and if ok they will usually follow up in 6 months. Your doctor will have the exact reports and can tell you what they recommend.

Question 3

ct scan shows small calcific densities measuring 3.5mm in the right lobe  of thyroid gland. any suggestions on what this could be please? i had breast cancer in 08 but no mestateses and n full remission w br ca. tysvm! i love you guys.

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Many things: Thyroid calcifications are relatively common. Some of them are an indication of thyroid cancer. The first thing to do is to get a neck ultrasound, which is better than ct in visualizing the thyroid, and thyroid function tests.

Question 4

what is bilateral breast calcification with new 8mm asymmetry?

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: All imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your question about asymmetry is not clear. You may wish to restate.     Wish you good health!

Question 5

is it normal to have benign breast calcification surgically removed?

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Usually not: If for sure 'benign'- these calcifications are usually just watched. Now if there are other risk factors, history, etc-then biopsy appropriate.

Question 6

8 days ago i got a biopsy (r)(breast) suspicious calcification & today i had a scale of 1-10 (10) pain would it be because of the biopsy and im 42 female & what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Thats a lot of pain for a biopsy Pl call your Surgeon or go to ER

Question 7

what is calcification and non-invasive cancer of the breast like?

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See below: Certain types of microscopic calcium deposits seen on mammogram can represent early stage of non-invasive breast cancer such as dcis (ductal carcinoma in situ) or lcis (lobular). Lcis is not cancerous but  considered pre-cancerous. Non-invasive cancers treated with lumpectomy surgery & sometimes hormone & radiation treatments.

Question 8

what should i worry about more uterine thickening of breast calcification?

Accepted Answer

Changes in tissues: Both uterine thickening and breast calcifications can be signs of an underlying cancer.

Question 9

if i was just diagnosed with a birad 4 micro calcification cluster in right breast, it looks linear and kinda branches out like a tree. ca likely?

Accepted Answer

Birad 4: is a "suspicious" calcification and needs  BIOPSY!

Hope this helps and remember EARLY detection is what it's all about!!!

Good Luck and Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

would cyst drainage of breast cause calcification if same breast?

Accepted Answer

Calcification : Calcification can occur in breast tissue  when any surgical intervention occurs ,however it may be present prior to intervention. Good Luck

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What is calcification in the breast

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What is causing all my calcifications? in the breast, neck, fibroids (had hyst , )now need spleen removed because of calcification on it

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I have few scattered calcific foci in bilateral breast.no other focal lesion seen in mammogram of both breasts.should i get worried?

A member asked:

Ct scan shows small calcific densities measuring 3.5mm in the right lobe of thyroid gland. any suggestions on what this could be please? i had breast cancer in 08 but no mestateses and n full remission w br ca. tysvm! i love you guys.

A member asked:

What is bilateral breast calcification with new 8mm asymmetry?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have benign breast calcification surgically removed?

A member asked:

8 days ago i got a biopsy (r)(breast) suspicious calcification & today i had a scale of 1-10 (10) pain would it be because of the biopsy and im 42 female & what should i do?

A member asked:

What is calcification and non-invasive cancer of the breast like?

A member asked:

What should i worry about more uterine thickening of breast calcification?

A member asked:

If i was just diagnosed with a birad 4 micro calcification cluster in right breast, it looks linear and kinda branches out like a tree. ca likely?

A member asked:

Would cyst drainage of breast cause calcification if same breast?

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