Clusters of apparent calcifications are present in the upper outer quadrants of both breasts. Did you notice the more subtle cluster on the right
These are classic for:
Milk of calcium Sclerosing adenosis DCIS Skin Lesion Oil cyst
This is the classic appearance of Seborrheic Keratosis
The density results not from calcification but from the accumulation of various substances on the skin, such as lotion, in the crevices of the lesion.
What is your assessment of this patient’s palpable lump?
Negative mammogram. Recommend ultrasound for further work-up. Negative mammogram. An ultrasound is not indicated because the area is fat density. Negative mammogram. Recommend 6 month follow-up to ensure that there is no malignancy. Negative mammogr . Recommend core biopsy of the palpable finding.
Negative mammogram. The area of palpable concern is entirely fat density. Thus an ultrasound is not indicated to rule out a mass
If any dense breast tissue had been present in this location, then an ultrasound would be warranted. In general the work-up of any palpable mass should include both a diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound unless the area is fatty.