Suture calcification in breast
Last revised by Yvette Mellam ◉ on 3 Mar 2023
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Radswiki T, Mellam Y, JOURDAN-ASTIER I, et al. Suture calcification in breast. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Sep 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13946
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2 Jun 2011, The Radswiki ◉
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- Suture calcifications in breast
- Suture calcifications in breast tissue
- Suture calcification in breast tissue
- Sutural calcification in breast
- Sutural calcification in the breast
Suture calcification in breast can be seen after a lumpectomy and/or radiation therapy. It is theorized that tissue damage from radiation therapy delays the resorption of the suture. The residual suture material is thought to act as a nidus for calcification.
Radiographic features
Mammography
Sutural calcification may be seen as:
- smooth, linear or curvilinear calcification forming loops
- calcified knots: can be a characteristic feature
References
- 1. Cardeñosa G. Breast imaging. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2003) ISBN:078174685X. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 2. Conant EF, Brennecke CM. Breast imaging, case review. Mosby Inc. (2006) ISBN:0323017460. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 3. Paredes ES. Atlas of mammography. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2007) ISBN:0781764335. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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