Malignant-appearing microcalcifications at the lumpectomy site with the use of FloSeal hemostatic sealant

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Nov;191(5):1371-3. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1041.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this article is to describe the benign mammographic calcifications that occur at the lumpectomy site after the use of a topical hemostatic sealant (FloSeal Matrix Hemostatic Sealant). These calcifications can have an appearance similar to that of recurrent carcinoma.

Conclusion: Application of FloSeal hemostatic sealant in the lumpectomy cavity results in benign mammographic microcalcifications that could be misinterpreted as malignant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Diseases / etiology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / etiology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / adverse effects*
  • Hemostatics / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Mastectomy, Segmental / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / etiology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control

Substances

  • FloSeal Matrix
  • Hemostatics