Unknown Case 3

65 y/o F with presents for screening mammogram. What is the calcification morphology?

unk secretory 2
unk secretory 1

SECRETORY/ROD-LIKE CALCIFICATIONS

  • “Dashes but no dots” or “Cigar-shaped with a lucent center”
  • Indicates duct ectasia/involution
  • Older females (10-20 years after menopause)
  • Typically bilateral but can be seen in unilaterally