Breast mass (BI-RADS 5)

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right breast palpable mass on physical examination.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
mammography

Hyperdense mass with irregular, spiculated margins present in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast, accompanied by surrounding parenchymal distortion. 

Case Discussion

Findings on mammography consistent with BI-RADS 5.

Ultrasound guided core needle biopsy was performed for the patient and histopathology findings confirmed an invasive ductal carcinoma.

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