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In your professional opinion and from what other calcifications had looked like, does this look cancerous at all?

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Impossible to tell.: Breast calcifications may be suspicious for breast cancer but may also be benign. While there are some generally accepted criteria for "suspicious" calcifications, the only way to be sure is to get a biopsy. If the lesion is large enough, a needle biopsy may be big enough to answer the question. I would suggest you consult with a breast surgeon.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Check BIRADS code: Breast calcifications are usually associated with benign breast disease. However, based on the size & pattern, we sometimes suspect cancer, warranting a (nonsurgical) needle biopsy. Radiologists classify their level of suspicion using the birads system--if the calcifications are birads 4 or 5, biopsy is indicated; if birads 3, we repeat a mammogram in 6 months.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Can't: see what you are referring to. What was the radiologist's opinion? A BIRAD category should have been assigned, which describes the level of suspicion and generates a recommendation for biopsy, follow up, or ignoring them.

Answered 7/14/2014

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Using this site: This is the HT public information site featuring volunteer docs that answer medical questions. This site does not have any feature that allows us to see lab/x-rays or other items you upload. We can only comment on the words that make up your post. The HT Prime site has some of these features including interactive consults for a fee.

Answered 7/19/2018

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