Breast mass (BI-RADS 5)

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left breast palpable mass on physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
mammography

A hyperdense mass with irregular and spiculated borders containing small calcification foci is evident in the central area of the left breast, accompanied by skin thickening and nipple retraction. (BI-RADS 5)

A dominant lymph node is seen in the left axillary region.

Several foci of calcification with a benign appearance are scattered in both breasts.

Case Discussion

The patient underwent a US-guided core needle biopsy and then left mastectomy, and histopathology evaluation confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma

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