Can a traumatic blow to breast tissue result in microcalcifications
I was hit in the right breast, upper inner quadrant in 2001 by a golf ball. The entire breast was black and blue for several days. There was no residual pain in the breast. I have continued to have annual mammograms with no significant findings until now. The report from sonography was "area demonstrates an about 8 mm X 5mm mixed echogenicity shadowing nodule containing calcifications, highly suspicious for maligancy. Ultrasound guided biopsy is recommended."
Could this area of calcification be from the trauma of the previously described gold ball?
FYI: I am a 60 y/o WF, TAH/BSO in 1985, 1 living child, no other pregnancies
Sincerely Darlene
Hi Darlene - Microcalcifications can be the result of trauma (though there are numerous other causes), and can indeed appear years later. There are mixed feelings in the medical community as to whether microcalcifications increase your risk of breast cancer. They's USUALLY not cancerous themselves. It sounds like you're in good hands, and will find out soon what's going on, once you have the biopsy. Keep in mind, 85% of biopsied lumps are benign. So, best of luck - I hope things turn out well for you. If not, stay in touch here - we can help. - PJH
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