Clustered Microcalcifications

[ToPonderOn]

I know what an MC is but want to say that I just had my biopsy done and I should of asked the doctor this but I was too nervous from the biopsy. But I did ask her how many MC are in the cluster.  She said about 30. I asked her if they are in various shapes and sizes she said yes.

Does it matter how many MC are in a cluster? Does it matter that they are in various sizes and shapes?

I am not concerned because of the percentage rate statistics I'm rather just curious.

Thank you in advance!

[ToPonderOn]

Thank you so much for your kind post.

[specialmom]

hello,  I just had a biopsy done for a cluster of calcifications and it did turn out to be benign.  The waiting is tough but answers come soon enough.  May you have posative results!  In my research, I read that some calcifications are 'more' suspicious than other.  Perfectly round edged ones are more likely to be benign but those of different shapes are more suspicious.  Mine were differently shaped.  I don't know if that is right or not but read it on line and in a book called "10 best question to ask about breast cancer."  Good luck and best wishes!

[japdip]

Clusters of microcalcifications can contain any number and they also come in various shapes and sizes. It's mainly the clustering that raises suspicion but a good number of biopsies done on clusterd micros return a benign result. They cluster as an indication of some abnormality within the breast tissue but this abnormality need NOT always be cancerous.   Regards .....