Which of the following features on mammogram would suggest malignancy?
Correct Answer: Areas of spiculated microcalcifications
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e. Areas of spiculated microcalcifications Distinguishing features between benign and malignant lesions on mammogram:- BenignMalignantOpacitySmooth marginIII defined margin, Irregular stellate, spiculated margin, comet tail Low densityHigh density HomogeneousIn homogeneous Thin halowide haloCalcificationMacrocalcification (> 5mm inMicrocalcification (< 5 mm in diameter)diameter)Breast ParenchymaNormalArchitectural distortionNipple/areola+- Retracted+- RetractedSkinNormalthickenedCooper ligamentsNormalthickened, increase numberDuctsNormalfocal dilatationSubcutaneous retro mammary spaceNormalobliterated
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