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Suture calcification - breast

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Asymptomatic patient with previous right breast surgery

Patient Data

Gender: Female
mammography

The rounded ringlike structure is a calcified suture. You can see the surgical knot inferiorly.

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