Ductal carcinoma in situ

Case contributed by Guilherme Pioli Resende
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Patient referred for mammography exam, without additional complaints.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mammography
MLO
MLO
CC
CC
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Sparse fibroglandular breasts with pleomorphic microcalcifications grouped at the union of the upper quadrants of the right breast.

mammography
CC
Lateral
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Stereotaxic marking procedure before segmentectomy.

Specimen

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Radiographic image of the resected anatomical specimen showing pleomorphic microcalcifications inside.

Case Discussion

The anatomical specimen obtained from segmentectomy was submitted for anatomopathological evaluation, confirming the diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ.

Co-authors: Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Ana Karina de Ataíde Feitosa M.D.

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