[X-ray diagnosis of neoplastic breast calcifications after radio- and chemo-therapy (author's transl)]

The morphological aspects of calcifications in inoperable breast cancers were investigated through repeated mammographic examinations before and after radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. Aim of the study was to find out the modifications induced by therapy. Different radiological patterns observed during treatment and follow up are described in details. Some findings concerning calcifications, such as modifications of number, distribution, size and shape or new evidence of micro- and macro-deposits are analyzed and discussed. A correlation between radiological findings and clinical response to radio- and chemo-therapy is attempted, but wider experience and information are needed.