Screening mammography: rim calcifications
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Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Screening mammogram.
Patient Data
Age: 63 years
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The composition of the breast tissue is heterogeneously dense.
Rim calcifications are demonstrated in the anterior third of the right breast.
The study was categorized as benign findings (BI-RADS 2).
Case Discussion
This type of calcifications is typically benign. If in doubt whether it is a round or rim calcification, look at the center of the calcification, rim calcifications will have a lucent center.
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