IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Post-surgical breast seroma

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lumpectomy right breast 11 years ago

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female

US of a palpable breast...

ultrasound

US of a palpable breast mass near the surgical scar

Fluid content surrounds the inner mobile structure what is likely inspissated blood.

Case Discussion

A seroma - known and followed up for years. The patient refuses drainage. These lesions are easily drained under ultrasound guidance if they are symptomatic. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.