I've found this discussiion about micro calcifications in breast tissue to 
be very interesting.  I read some of the earlier posts on Lactnet about 
the possible association between previous inury/inflammation in the breast 
and the development of micro calcifications, which makes a lot of sense 
and it would be interesting to have more research on this.

I'm wondering if there could also be a link between micro calcifications 
and osteoporosis?

In some other soft tissue, for example the arterial wall, there is 
increased calcification coincident with a decrease in bone mineral 
density.  I'm curious if there could be any similar mechanisms involved 
with breast microcalcifications?

Suzanne Nurse
LLLC Leader

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