Breast hamartoma

Case contributed by Mark Holland
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Palpable left breast mass.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Female
mammography

Lower outer quadrant left breast mass (partially behind the nipple), which demonstrates a thin capsule and contains fat and breast parenchyma. 

ultrasound

Behind the left nipple is a mass with a thin capsule that has an echotexture similar to normal breast parenchyma. 

Case Discussion

Breast hamartomas are a benign and uncommon cause of a breast lump

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