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[Explorations of breast microcalcifications: Guidelines].

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Digital mammography effectively detects and characterizes breast microcalcifications. Recommendations include using the BI-RADS lexicon and considering ultrasound for suspicious findings.

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  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Breast microcalcifications are common findings in mammography.
  • Accurate detection and characterization are crucial for diagnosing breast cancer.
  • Standardized reporting improves communication and patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of various imaging techniques for breast microcalcifications.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for detection, characterization, and biopsy.
  • To establish guidelines for managing microcalcifications based on imaging findings.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of French and English publications.
  • Systematic review of studies on digital mammography, screen-film mammography, ultrasound, digital breast tomosynthesis, elastography, and MRI.
  • Analysis of recommendations from learned societies.

Main Results:

  • Digital and screen-film mammography show good performance in detecting and characterizing microcalcifications.
  • The BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) lexicon is recommended for standardized description.
  • Ultrasound is advised for BI-RADS 4 or 5 microcalcifications, but normal results do not exclude cancer.
  • Digital breast tomosynthesis, elastography, and MRI are not currently recommended for microcalcification analysis.
  • Follow-up is recommended for BI-RADS 3 microcalcifications.
  • Vacuum-assisted macrobiopsy with large needles is preferred for biopsy, with specimen radiography to ensure calcification retrieval.

Conclusions:

  • Digital mammography remains a primary tool for breast microcalcification assessment.
  • Standardized reporting using the BI-RADS lexicon is essential.
  • A multimodal approach combining mammography and ultrasound is recommended for suspicious findings.
  • Biopsy techniques should ensure adequate tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis.