Surgical scar of the breast
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You noticed the small area of fat necrosis centrally (arrowed) in the scar on the MLO view, right?
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The ultrasound images can be quite intimidating at first glance but don't be phased by the anechoic appearance of the surgical scar. They often look like this. The secret in following up these patients is to conscientiously compare imaging on follow up with previous studies. Except for fat necrosis and skin changes related to radiation, once imaging is stable be very leery of any changes in follow up.
You noticed the small area of fat necrosis centrally in the scar on the MLO view, right? (inset image with the arrow)
-<p>The ultrasound images can be quite intimidating at first glance but don't be phased by the anechoic appearance of the surgical scar. They often look like this. The secret in following up these patients is to conscientiously compare imaging on follow up with previous studies. Except for fat necrosis and skin changes related to radiation, once imaging is stable be very leery of any changes in follow up.</p><p>You noticed the small area of fat necrosis centrally in the scar on the MLO view, right? (inset image with the arrow)</p>- +<p>The ultrasound images can be quite intimidating at first glance but don't be phased by the anechoic appearance of the surgical scar. They often look like this. The secret in following up these patients is to conscientiously compare imaging on follow up with previous studies. Except for fat necrosis and skin changes related to radiation, once imaging is stable be very leery of any changes in follow up.</p>