Cause of Macro Calcifications of the Breast
Macro calcifications, which are larger deposits of calcium, may be caused by a variety of factors, including internal growths and deposits, and external injuries. Calcifications may or may not indicate breast cancer.
Non-Cancerous
Macro calcifications appear as large white dots on a mammogram and are almost always non-cancerous.
Age
Macro calcifications are often seen in women who have experienced menopause, and can be caused by aging of the breast arteries.
Inflammation
Inflammation may have caused the macro calcification from a breast infection, such as mastitis, or injury to the breast.
Growths
Deposits may have formed because of a benign breast cyst, benign growth, such as a fibrodenoma, or residue from deodorant, powder and lotion.
Cancer
A cluster of calcifications, instead of scattered ones, could indicate an underlying cancerous tumor.
Prevention
Doctors have no agreed-upon regimen to prevent macro calcifications, but suggest continued self breast exams. Alert your doctor to changes in the feel of your breasts and any lump detection.
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