Loose cluster microcalcification Birad 3

Hi Milagro, I'm pretty sure that clusters of microcalcifications are a fairly common benign finding. But, I had that finding on my first mammogram, so I recommend you dont worry about it BUT don't skip any mammograms, because, rarely they can become cancerous. I didn't keep up with my mammograms. If I had, I would have caught my cancer at a much earlier, and easier to treat stage. Not to worry you, but do your annual mammo!

Yes, loose clusters of micro calcifications as opposed to other configurations such as linear clusters are often just watched and not biopsied. I have researched this a lot this week for myself. Try looking on the internet for "The Radiologist Assistant: Breast Calcifications Differential Diagnosis". This article is very intensive with pictures of the different types of clusters discussing which ones get which Bi-Rad rating. I found it very helpful although as a lay person I found the film hard to read. Would trade with you as I have a linear cluster and will have a biopsy this Wednesday. Hope this helps. Polly