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- Localized breast amyloidosis is usually discovered unexpectedly during mammograms or ultrasounds, as it can produce calcified deposits that look like cancer.
- Even though it's uncommon, breast amyloidosis is an important factor to consider when older women have abnormal mammogram results.
- Identifying breast amyloidosis can help differentiate it from actual malignancies, which is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Article Abstract
Localized breast amyloidosis is often found incidentally on mammography or ultrasound, as amyloid deposits can be calcified and mimic malignancy. Although rare, breast amyloidosis should be considered a possible etiology of abnormal mammography findings in older women.
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Article Synopsis
- Localized breast amyloidosis is usually discovered unexpectedly during mammograms or ultrasounds, as it can produce calcified deposits that look like cancer.
- Even though it's uncommon, breast amyloidosis is an important factor to consider when older women have abnormal mammogram results.
- Identifying breast amyloidosis can help differentiate it from actual malignancies, which is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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