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Name

Macrocalcification

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Definition

A small deposit of calcium in the breast that cannot be felt but can be seen on a mammogram. It is usually caused by aging, an old injury, or inflamed tissue and is usually not related to cancer.

Resource

Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Primary Sites

C50_ Breast
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