Glossary Term:
Title
calcifications
Phonetic
<b>kals</b>-if-ik-<b>A</b>-shuns
Description
Tiny calcium deposits within the breast, seen alone or in clusters. They are often found on a mammogram. Very small deposits may be called microcalcifications. They are a sign of changes within the breast that may need to be followed by more mammograms, or by a biopsy.