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Irregular Mammogram
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Calcifications on mammograms
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Calcifications are very commonly seen on a
Most calcifications are not a sign of cancer. Other causes of calcifications on a mammogram include:
- Calcium deposits in the arteries inside your breasts
- History of breast infection
- Noncancerous (benign) breast lumps or cysts
- Pas...
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