Carcinoma right breast

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Routine screening mammogram

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
mammography

The mammogram confirms the right nipple retraction but is otherwise unremarkable. As a result of the observation the patient is recalled for right breast ultarsound.

The mammography technologist notices right nipple retraction not seen by the patient. 

ultrasound

Taller-than-wide hypoechoic lesion that shows marked posterior shadowing. 

Case Discussion

Confirmed small carcinoma right breast on biopsy under ultrasound guidance. The answer is often on the technologist worksheet.

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