October 2014

Abnormal breast cyst

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Clinical information

Local recurrence of a breast cyst.

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Abnormal recurence of a breast cyst

The first mammography from 2009

Ultrasound examination from 2009 with puncture

Mammography from 2011

Ultrasound examination from 2011 with puncture

Mammography from 2012

Ultrasound examination from 2012 with puncture

Again the cyst could be emptied completely and no mass lesio remained

Mammography from 2013

Magnification

Another magnification

Ultrasound image Do you see the abnormality?

There is some flow in the lesion

Detail of the mass after emptying the cyst

Another image of the lesion that was of course biopsied and proved to be a ductal carcinoma

Conclusion

Although most anechoic cysts are completely benign, in case of a local recurrence of a breast cyst, always be aware of the possibility of an underlying malignancy.

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 68

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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