Presentation
Palpable right breast mass on physical exam.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Breast hamartoma
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A well-circumscribed oval shaped inhomogeneous mass is noted at upper outer quadrant 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.