E Jellici1, S Minniti, R Malagò, C Fantò, R Pozzi Mucelli. 1. Department of Radiology, Istituto di Radiologia, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, University of Verona, P.le L.A.Scuro 10, I-37134, Verona, Italy.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether certain histological types of early breast cancer may share radiographic features with intramammary lymph nodes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The previous mammograms of patients with histologically proven breast cancer and lesions displaying the morphological features of intramammary lymph nodes were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: Retrospective evaluation demonstrated eight breast cancers of varying histological nature--mostly ductal carcinomas not otherwise specified (NOS)--whose early radiographic features were similar to intramammary lymph nodes. CONCLUSIONS: Although uncommon, a lesion with the radiographic features of an intramammary lymph node may hide an early breast cancer. No significant relationship exists between histological type and the presence of such features.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether certain histological types of early breast cancer may share radiographic features with intramammary lymph nodes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The previous mammograms of patients with histologically proven breast cancer and lesions displaying the morphological features of intramammary lymph nodes were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: Retrospective evaluation demonstrated eight breast cancers of varying histological nature--mostly ductal carcinomas not otherwise specified (NOS)--whose early radiographic features were similar to intramammary lymph nodes. CONCLUSIONS: Although uncommon, a lesion with the radiographic features of an intramammary lymph node may hide an early breast cancer. No significant relationship exists between histological type and the presence of such features.
Authors: T V Bartolotta; R Ienzi; A Cirino; C Genova; F Ienzi; D Pitarresi; E Safina; M Midiri Journal: Radiol Med Date: 2011-03-07 Impact factor: 3.469
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