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[Breast microcalcifications].

A Le Treut·B Barreau·M Kind·M H Dilhuydy
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Abstract

Microcalcifications of the breast are better recognized as the quality of mammographs is improving. The clinical examination and complementary modalities are often essential to evaluate their significance and point out to an indication for surgery. However, especially when the microcalcifications are detected during a systematic examination, a strict analysis of mammographs is essential. The number of useless punctures must be reduced, as their psychological impact and socioeconomic weight are already demonstrated. Although there is no consensus, most recent publications contain ideas converging on the selection of the indications for a histological control on the basis of an accurate semiological study.

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A Le Treut, B Barreau, M Kind, M H Dilhuydy. 1992. [Breast microcalcifications].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1294726/

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