Differentiation of breast calcifications

Breast calcifications display a variety of characteristics, depending on the physiological process leading to their development. Because certain types of calcifications can be indicative of breast cancer, it is important that mammographers recognize which calcifications signify a benign or malignant process. In addition to discussing the causes of breast calcifications and describing ways to optimize their mammographic depiction, this article explains the differences in the mammographic appearances of various types of breast calcifications.