Calcification (Ca⁺⁺) in ≥ 1 duct(s) and their branches
Involve ≥ 1 segments or lobes of breast
IMAGING
General Features
Mammographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Image-Guided Biopsy
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Kaltenbach B et al: A matrix of morphology and distribution of calcifications in the breast: Analysis of 849 vacuum-assisted biopsies. Eur J Radiol. 86:221-226, 2017
Raj SD et al: Stereotactic biopsy of segmental breast calcifications: Is sampling of anterior and posterior components necessary? Acad Radiol. 23(6):682-6, 2016
Kim SY et al: Evaluation of malignancy risk stratification of microcalcifications detected on mammography: a study based on the 5th edition of BI-RADS. Ann Surg Oncol. 22(9):2895-901, 2015
Sickles EA et al: Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, BI-RADS: Mammography. 5th ed. Reston: American College of Radiology, 2013
Chen PH et al: Segmental breast calcifications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 199(5):W532-42, 2012
Narayanan D et al: Interpretation of positron emission mammography: feature analysis and rates of malignancy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(4):956-70, 2011
Bent CK et al: The positive predictive value of BI-RADS microcalcification descriptors and final assessment categories. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(5):1378-83, 2010
Burnside ES et al: Use of microcalcification descriptors in BI-RADS 4th edition to stratify risk of malignancy. Radiology. 242(2):388-95, 2007
Liberman L et al: MRI-guided 9-gauge vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: initial clinical experience. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 185(1):183-93, 2005
Morakkabati-Spitz N et al: Diagnostic usefulness of segmental and linear enhancement in dynamic breast MRI. Eur Radiol. 15(9):2010-7, 2005
Soo MS et al: Sonographic detection and sonographically guided biopsy of breast microcalcifications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(4):941-8, 2003
Liberman L et al: Breast lesions detected on MR imaging: features and positive predictive value. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 179(1):171-8, 2002
Liberman L: Percutaneous image-guided core breast biopsy. Radiol Clin North Am. 40(3):483-500, vi, 2002
Liberman L et al: Bracketing wires for preoperative breast needle localization. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(3):565-72, 2001
Liberman L et al: Calcifications highly suggestive of malignancy: comparison of breast biopsy methods. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):165-72, 2001
Liberman L et al: The breast imaging reporting and data system: positive predictive value of mammographic features and final assessment categories. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(1):35-40, 1998
Gluck BS et al: Microcalcifications on postoperative mammograms as an indicator of adequacy of tumor excision. Radiology. 188(2):469-72, 1993
Holland R et al: Extent, distribution, and mammographic/histological correlations of breast ductal carcinoma in situ. Lancet. 335(8688):519-22, 1990
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Calcification (Ca⁺⁺) in ≥ 1 duct(s) and their branches
Involve ≥ 1 segments or lobes of breast
IMAGING
General Features
Mammographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Image-Guided Biopsy
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Kaltenbach B et al: A matrix of morphology and distribution of calcifications in the breast: Analysis of 849 vacuum-assisted biopsies. Eur J Radiol. 86:221-226, 2017
Raj SD et al: Stereotactic biopsy of segmental breast calcifications: Is sampling of anterior and posterior components necessary? Acad Radiol. 23(6):682-6, 2016
Kim SY et al: Evaluation of malignancy risk stratification of microcalcifications detected on mammography: a study based on the 5th edition of BI-RADS. Ann Surg Oncol. 22(9):2895-901, 2015
Sickles EA et al: Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, BI-RADS: Mammography. 5th ed. Reston: American College of Radiology, 2013
Chen PH et al: Segmental breast calcifications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 199(5):W532-42, 2012
Narayanan D et al: Interpretation of positron emission mammography: feature analysis and rates of malignancy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(4):956-70, 2011
Bent CK et al: The positive predictive value of BI-RADS microcalcification descriptors and final assessment categories. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(5):1378-83, 2010
Burnside ES et al: Use of microcalcification descriptors in BI-RADS 4th edition to stratify risk of malignancy. Radiology. 242(2):388-95, 2007
Liberman L et al: MRI-guided 9-gauge vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: initial clinical experience. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 185(1):183-93, 2005
Morakkabati-Spitz N et al: Diagnostic usefulness of segmental and linear enhancement in dynamic breast MRI. Eur Radiol. 15(9):2010-7, 2005
Soo MS et al: Sonographic detection and sonographically guided biopsy of breast microcalcifications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(4):941-8, 2003
Liberman L et al: Breast lesions detected on MR imaging: features and positive predictive value. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 179(1):171-8, 2002
Liberman L: Percutaneous image-guided core breast biopsy. Radiol Clin North Am. 40(3):483-500, vi, 2002
Liberman L et al: Bracketing wires for preoperative breast needle localization. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(3):565-72, 2001
Liberman L et al: Calcifications highly suggestive of malignancy: comparison of breast biopsy methods. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):165-72, 2001
Liberman L et al: The breast imaging reporting and data system: positive predictive value of mammographic features and final assessment categories. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(1):35-40, 1998
Gluck BS et al: Microcalcifications on postoperative mammograms as an indicator of adequacy of tumor excision. Radiology. 188(2):469-72, 1993
Holland R et al: Extent, distribution, and mammographic/histological correlations of breast ductal carcinoma in situ. Lancet. 335(8688):519-22, 1990
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