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CLUSTERED MICROCALCIFICATIONS
These look like tiny white dots in groups or clusters (on a mammogram). If the individual dots are round and similar in size, there is a good chance that these are not cancerous. If the individual dots are jagged and/or different sizes, there is a good chance that these are cancerous. The radiologist is likely to recommend biopsy. Also known as "grouped microcalcifications".
COARSE CALCIFICATION
A calcification deposit that is shaped like a popcorn or small chunks of cookie dough. This is usually associated with a fibroadenoma (a benign tumor). Also known as "popcorn calcification".
COLLOID CYST
An abnormal collection of blood, protein, and debris that occurs in the 3rd ventricle region of the brain. They can cause problems if they get too big and obstruct/block the flow of CSF in the brain.
COLON
Large intestine.
COLONIC
Anything related to large intestine.
COLOSTOMY
Surgical procedure where colon drains out to the skin opening. Usually used as a temporary way to empty stool after surgery for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis.
COMMINUTED
"Shattered". Usually refers to the type of fracture. Comminuted fracture means broken bone where the fracture line is found in more than one direction.
COMPLEX CYSTIC AND SOLID MASS
This is a mass with both cystic (fluid) and solid components. Biopsy is likely needed to determine if this is cancerous or not. Also known as "complex cystic mass".
COMPLEX CYSTIC MASS
This is a mass with both cystic (fluid) and solid components. Biopsy is likely needed to determine if this is cancerous or not. Also known as "complex cystic and solid mass".
COMPLICATED CYST
This is a cyst with mucus or debris inside of it. This is a benign (non-cancerous) finding. . Sometimes the radiologist may want to aspirate the cyst to prove that it is debris and not soft tissue.
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