Tattoo sign - mammography

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad , 25 Jun 2024
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Arlene Campos, 25 Jun 2024
Disclosures - updated 10 Jun 2024: Nothing to disclose

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Nodular and Densedense fibroglandular tissue is seen in the left breast.

Foci of calcifications with a benign appearance are scattered in the left breast. In addition, a group of punctate and round calcifications is evident in the central outer part of the breast,which is fixed in orientation on both CC and MLO views. ItThis is known as a tattoo sign and is consistent with dermal calcification. (BI-RADS 2).

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