Do carotid atheromas on panoramic images prognosticate arterial calcifications on mammograms: acknowledged markers of future adverse cardiovascular events?

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between calcified carotid artery plaque (CCAP) on panoramic images and breast arterial calcifications (BAC) on mammograms, a validated independent risk indicator of fatal myocardial infarctions and strokes.

Materials And Methods: Women ≥55 years old having CCAP diagnosed by their dentists had their mammograms evaluated for BAC by a physician. Other study variables were age, ethnicity, body mass index, and medications for hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

Imaging characteristics of malignant lesions of the male breast.

Most men referred for breast imaging have palpable lumps, breast enlargement, or tenderness. Most of the evaluated lesions are benign. Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of total male breast lesions.