With the first detailed look inside breast tissue calcifications, Illinois researchers documented distinct differences between benign and cancerous deposits. In this sample of ductal carcinoma in situ ...

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a computer technique that "learns" how benign and malignant breast calcifications appear on digital mammograms so not only can it detect them, ...

Breast calcifications are deposits of calcium that can be seen on a mammogram of the breast. There are two types: macrocalcifications and microcalcifications. Informational brochures about mammography ...

Breast calcifications are small deposits of calcium in the breast tissue. They are typically noncancerous. However, some forms can occasionally indicate breast cancer. This article looks at the causes ...

Columnar cell lesions are enlarged terminal duct lobular units lined by columnar type epithelial cells, often with luminal secretions and tiny microcalcifications. Columnar cell lesions differ with ...

(Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! Today we report on studies that might lead to a closer look at mammography findings involving clogged arteries. We also feature a study that might lead to ...

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. Diagnostic mammography is used to diagnose breast disease in women who have symptoms such as the changes listed above. Screening mammography is used to look for ...

Benign and cancerous calcium phosphate deposits that may look identical on a mammogram have distinct differences in their structures and formation processes, researchers at the University of Illinois ...

Many women, once they reach a certain age, begin having mammograms on a regular schedule -- usually either annually or biannually starting at age 40, 45 or 50 -- to look for signs of breast cancer.

Sept 12 (Reuters) - (This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To receive it in your inbox for free sign up here, opens new ...