Invasive ductal carcinoma

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A palpable mass laterally in the left breast. No previous breast imaging for comparison.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Female
mammography

A poorly defined area of asymmetrical density laterally that was reviewed on ultrasound and confirmed as malignant on biopsy.

Synchronous non-palpable small spiculated density upper outer quadrant right breast that turned out to be a synchronous invasive ductal carcinoma.

Case Discussion

Beware of satisfaction of search.

What do you think the partially calcified lesion in the left breast is  ..... ?

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