Research Article: Clinicopathological and prognostic value of calcification morphology descriptors in ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract:
Calcifications on mammography can be indicative of breast cancer, but the prognostic value of their appearance remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between mammographic calcification morphology descriptors (CMDs) and clinicopathological factors.
Introduction:
Screening mammograms frequently reveal the presence of calcifications, a majority of which are associated with benign changes in breast tissue. However, a minority of these calcifications may be linked to invasive breast cancer (IBC) or its non-obligatory precursor, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) [1].
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