Presentation
Left breast palpable mass on physical exam.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Breast mass - BI-RADS 5
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Irregular hyperdense mass with spiculated margins and internal microcalcifications is seen in the left breast's upper outer quadrant, causing surrounding parenchymal distortion - BI-RADS 5.
Left breast skin thickening is also evident.
There are also several enlarged lymph nodes in the left axillary region.
From the case:
Breast mass - BI-RADS 5
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US guided core needle biopsy (CNB) was performed on the left breast mass and histopathology findings confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma.
Case Discussion
Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer.