Breast calcifications

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Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

While some calcifications may indicate breast cancer, there are many conditions in the breast that can cause calcifications to form. Causes of breast calcifications include:

  • Breast cysts
  • Calcification in a fibroadenoma, a noncancerous growth
  • Cell secretions or debris
  • Mammary duct ectasia
  • Mastitis
  • Previous injury to the breast
  • Previous radiation therapy for cancer
  • Skin (dermal) or blood vessel (vascular) calcification

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

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