title: Extensive breast calcification in renal failure.
abstract: Breast calcification is an important mammographic finding. The appearance and pattern of calcification may be quite specific, reflecting either benign or malignant disease. This article describes an unusual pattern of calcification seen in secondary hyperparathyroidism, which is necessary to recognize because of its benign nature.
authors: Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Cooper
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Berman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008327:Mammography