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Inflammatory carcinoma breast

Case contributed by: Dr Garth Kruger

Presentation:

A 60 year old woman is treated for mastitis and has a poor response to therapy. Her left breast is swollen and red but not really painful. No pyrexia.

Patient Data:

Gender: Female
From the case: Inflammatory carcinoma breast
  • Diffuse swelling of the left breast with extensive edema of the skin and areola.
Diffuse swelling of the left breast with extensive edema of the skin and areola.
From the case: Inflammatory carcinoma breast
  • Ultrasound shows the extensive skin edema
Ultrasound shows the extensive skin edema

Case Discussion:

The typical imaging findings associated with inflammatory carcinoma of the breast. Diagnosis by skin biopsy.

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