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Breast Microcalcification

Known as: Microcalcification, breasts microcalcification, breast microcalcifications 
A tiny deposit of calcium in the breast that cannot be felt but can be detected on a mammogram. A cluster of these very small specks of calcium may… 
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Review
2009
Review
2009
Role of ultrasound in the assessment of nodular thyroid disease
The role for ultrasound (US) in the assessment of nodular thyroid disease has increased in recent years. This expanded role has… 
2009
2009
Prediction of the presence of invasive disease from the measurement of extent of malignant microcalcification on mammography and ductal carcinoma in situ grade at core biopsy.
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
The value of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in subcentimeter thyroid nodules.
BACKGROUND The need to perform fine-needle aspiration biopsy (TFNAB) on subcentimeter thyroid nodules is less clear than for… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Sonographic Findings of Zenker Diverticula
Objective. The purpose of this study was to describe the sonographic findings of Zenker diverticula. Methods. This study included… 
2005
2005
A model selection algorithm for a posteriori probability estimation with neural networks
This paper proposes a novel algorithm to jointly determine the structure and the parameters of a posteriori probability model… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Texture detection of simulated microcalcification susceptibility effects in magnetic resonance imaging of breasts
The presence, size, structure and clustering characteristics of microcalcifications can indicate breast cancer. The magnetic… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Classification of arterial plaque by spectral analysis of in vitro radio frequency intravascular ultrasound data.
1993
1993
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3): an efficient and safe phosphate binder in haemodialysis patients? A 3-year study.
In an uncontrolled study, 22 dialysis patients (46 +/- 14 years, duration of dialysis 20 +/- 11 months) were treated with CaCO3… 
1990
1990
Radiographic microcalcification and parenchymal pattern as indicators of histologic “high‐risk” benign breast disease
Breast tissue from a forensic autopsy series of 486 women (15 to 98 years of age) was studied radiographically and by histologic… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Further experience with microfocal spot magnification mammography in the assessment of clustered breast microcalcifications.
This prospective study evaluates the ability of a single microfocal spot magnification (1.5X) mammogram to aid in the diagnosis… 
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