What are the different types of breast calcifications?

What are the different types of breast calcifications?

There are two types of breast calcifications. They appear differently on a mammogram.

• Macrocalcifications appear as large white spots randomly scattered throughout your breasts. They’re the most common type of calcification found in breast tissue. Macrocalcifications are typically benign and usually don’t need follow-up imaging.
• Microcalcifications appear as small white spots. The spots may be randomly scattered, or they may appear in groups or as specks in a line. Microcalcifications are also usually benign, but they’re more likely to signify cancer than macrocalcifications. If your provider sees this on your mammogram, they may order more testing to check for precancerous cells or cancer.