Breast hamartoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right breast palpable mass on physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
mammography

A well-circumscribed oval shaped inhomogeneous mass is noted at inner central portion of right breast, surrounded by a thin capsule, comprising of both fat and soft-tissue densities.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of breast hamartoma which is a benign breast lesion. They are typified by a "breast within a breast" appearance on mammogram.

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