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WHAT IF CALCIFICATIONS ARE SEEN ON A MAMMOGRAM?

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WHAT IF CALCIFICATIONS ARE SEEN ON A MAMMOGRAM?

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Follow-up depends on the appearance of the calcium deposits. If microcalcifications are seen your doctor may advise: • Magnification views, or a “close-up” mammogram of the area of concern. • Follow-up mammogram in 3 to 6 months. Core biopsy of the calcifications with mammogram guidance. • Surgical biopsy done with needle localization. • Coarse calcifications are followed by mammogram. The radiologist will compare any recent mammogram films to previous films to make sure that no changes in the calcifications have occurred. Biopsy of these coarse calcium deposits is not required.