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Spontaneously Disappearing Calcifications in the Breast: A Rare Instance Where a Decrease in Size on Mammogram Is Not

Quan D Nguyen¹, Nga T Nguyen¹, Linden Dixon¹

¹Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.

|July 28, 2020

Summary

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Spontaneously resolving breast calcifications, a rare mammogram finding, can indicate malignancy even in asymptomatic patients. This case highlights the importance of monitoring these changes for early cancer detection.

Keywords:

breast cancer disappearing calcifications invasive ductal carcinoma screening mammogram spontaneously decreasing calcifications spontaneously resolving calcifications

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Oncology
Breast Imaging

Background:

Spontaneously resolving breast calcifications are a rare mammographic finding.
Their clinical significance is not well understood.
Previous reports link resolving calcifications to malignancy, often with concurrent symptoms.

Observation:

A rare case of spontaneously resolving breast calcifications was observed.
The patient presented with no physical breast complaints, remaining asymptomatic.
Mammography revealed resolving calcifications and lymphadenopathy as the sole abnormalities.

Findings:

The case involved invasive ductal carcinoma.
Resolving breast calcifications were the primary indicator on screening mammography.
Associated lymphadenopathy was also noted.

Implications:

This case underscores the potential of resolving breast calcifications as an indicator of underlying malignancy.
It emphasizes the need for careful evaluation of this finding, even in asymptomatic individuals.
Highlights the importance of vigilant screening mammography in detecting subtle signs of breast cancer.