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Frequency of microcalcification descriptors in cases and controls
| Control | Case | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcalcification Shape | |||
| Benign descriptor | 33 (53%) | 29 (47%) | 62 |
| Amorphous | 10 (83%) | 2 (17%) | 12 |
| Pleomorphic | 70 (54%) | 59 (46%) | 129 |
| Fine linear | 0 (0%) | 5 (100%) | 5 |
| Total | 113 | 95 | 208 |
| Microcalcification Distribution | |||
| Benign descriptor | 11 (52%) | 10 (48%) | 21 |
| Grouped | 115 (62%) | 71 (38%) | 186 |
| Segmental | 0 (0%) | 6 (100%) | 6 |
| Linear | 18 (46%) | 21 (54%) | 39 |
| Total | 144 | 108 | 252 |
