Presentation
Routine examination post right mastectomy. Left reduction mammoplasty.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Progressive contraction of parenchyma and concerning microcalcification.

Progressive contraction of parenchyma and concerning microcalcification

Progressive contraction of parenchyma and concerning microcalcification.

Central density with small calcifications.
From the case:
Fat necrosis - breast
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Stereotactic vacuum-assisted biopsy and specimen radiograph.
Case Discussion
Progressive contraction of parenchyma and concerning microcalcification - biopsy contains calcification and indicated fat necrosis occurring some years after surgical intervention.