Journal of Cell Science & Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Breast Microcalcifications: A Focus

Manuel Scimeca, Chiara Antonacci and Elena Bonanno

Microcalcifications are localized deposits of calcium in breast tissues within the most clinically significant abnormality of the gland and are considered an early mammographic evidence of breast cancer. Increasing evidences suggest that the morphological appearance and the molecular structures of microcalcifications could be related to patient’s prognosis.