Calcifications associated with lactational changes of the breast: mammographic findings with histologic correlation.
OBJECTIVE
We sought to describe the mammographic appearance of calcifications associated with histologically confirmed lactational changes of the breast.


CONCLUSIONS
Calcifications associated with lactational changes of the breast may have a suspicious appearance on mammography. These calcifications may be identified on a patient's original screening mammogram or may be a new finding on an annual screening examination. Correlating a clinical history of recent lactation or a postpartum state is important in establishing a concordance between the mammographic and histologic findings. However, despite the benign nature of these calcifications, biopsy is recommended because of their suspicious morphologic features.
Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Fort Washington Ave., AP10, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Cecilia L
CL
Mercado
Tova C
TC
Koenigsberg
Diane
D
Hamele-Bena
Suzanne J
SJ
Smith
D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D008327:Mammography