{"id":3986,"date":"2021-05-28T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/?p=3986"},"modified":"2023-01-23T07:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:48:57","slug":"what-do-spots-on-mammogram-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/what-do-spots-on-mammogram-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Spots on a Mammogram Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"What<\/p>\n

When you get a mammogram, your technologist and your doctor will look at the images, noting any spots or abnormalities. It’s typical for small white spots to appear on a mammogram, and these spots aren’t always a reason for alarm. While trying to read your mammogram results might be confusing or anxiety-inducing, spots on a mammogram result are often normal. Learning more about what these spots are, what they mean and what causes them can help put your fears at ease. Let’s take a closer look at what causes these white spots, and what you should know about them.<\/p>\n

Reasons White Spots Could Appear on a Mammogram<\/h2>\n

It’s routine for white spots to appear on a mammogram report<\/a>, and these spots can signify various causes. While there is a slight chance some of these white spots can indicate a concern for cancer or precancerous cells, the good news is that the vast majority are completely harmless.<\/p>\n

Most women will have some white spots on their mammogram images, and because they are so often harmless, your technologist or doctor may not even bring up the issue. So, what are these white spots on a mammogram? Most of them are typical calcifications in the breast tissue. A mammogram image may show one or two white spots, or even too many to count.<\/p>\n

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These white spots, or calcifications, are different from cysts and lumps in the breast, and you won’t be able to feel them. They are tiny deposits of calcium in the breast tissue and can appear in different sizes and formations on a mammogram image.<\/p>\n

\"Types<\/p>\n

Types of Calcifications<\/h2>\n

Mammography can find two main types of breast calcifications \u2014 microcalcifications or macrocalcifications. Both types show up as white spots on a mammogram image, and sometimes indicate cancer or precancerous cells, but they’re mostly benign. However, there are some differences in how they appear in the imaging, and the causes and indications of each. Here’s what you need to know about the types of breast calcifications.<\/p>\n