Breast varix
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Skandhan A, Jones J, Morgan M, et al. Breast varix. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 10 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-26027
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24 Nov 2013,
Avni K P Skandhan
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Synonyms:
- Breast dilated vein
- Mammary varix
- Breast varices
- Mammary varices
Breast varix is, as the name suggests, varices in the breast that are focally dilated veins in the breast.
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Pathology
If varices are seen bilaterally then a cause for central venous obstruction (superior vena cava syndrome) could be the underlying etiology with the varices being a part of the collateral circulation.
Radiographic features
Mammography
- may not be visible if blood gets compressed
- phleboliths
Ultrasound
- anechoic, tubular mass
- compressible with probe compression
- doppler demonstrates flow within
MRI
- homogeneously hyperintense
- brilliant enhancement
- pulsation artifact
- demonstration of communication with a vein
Treatment and prognosis
- no treatment required
- may be removed for cosmetic reasons or if symptomatic
Complications
Thrombosis of the varix can occur, which can be painful.
References
- 1. Jesinger RA, Lattin GE, Ballard EA et-al. Vascular abnormalities of the breast: arterial and venous disorders, vascular masses, and mimic lesions with radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 2011;31 (7): E117-36. doi:10.1148/rg.317115503 - Pubmed citation
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