Clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications

Case contributed by Guilherme Pioli Resende
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Referenced patient diagnosed with breast cancer and palpable alteration in the left breast.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mammography

Heterogeneously dense breasts presenting multiple nodular formations bilaterally and a large cluster of pleomorphic microcalcifications at the junction of the lower quadrants of the left breast.

Case Discussion

Exam classified as BI-RADS 6. Patient undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Ana Karina de Ataíde Feitosa M.D.

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