Which of the following features suggesting malignant lesion on mammography?: (A) Round well defined borders, (B) Macrocalcifications, (C) Microcalcifications, (D) Fat content
Answer is C. Microcalcifications are suggestive of a malignant lesion. Macrocalcification/ Popcorn calcifications are fibroadenomas which are benign lesions The pattern and shape of microcalcifications can also give radiologists clues about whether cancer may be present. Linear, rod-like calcifications raise suspicion of underlying breast cancer, whereas popcorn, eggshell, and rim-like calcifications are usually benign.