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Geordie
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4 years ago

Does anyone know anything about removal of "crystals" from breast tissue?

A friend of mine mentioned she has had what she describes as crystals removed from her breast after a mammogram. There was nothing sinister but after they removed them they put in a clip so that the area is easy to identify in the future scans. 
I haven't heard of this before I tried finding out more it seems like it may be crystals in calcifications but would be good to find more information
Thanks
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  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    4 years ago
    @Geordie

    Crystal structures can be found in calcification in the breast. I am not aware that the significance (if any) has been fully researched but it seems good practice, as @Cath62 says, to note the occurrence and keep
    records. 
  • Cath62's avatar
    Cath62
    Member
    4 years ago
    Hi @Geordie 

    I didnt have crystals but i have had cysts in my breast and they note where they are for future reference. Maybe this is a bit similar. I did have a cysts where my cancer was so any unusual thing in the breast is good to keep an eye on.