Presentation
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma right breast.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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One post surgery for breast cancer
Note the rounded lucency in the subareolar right breast. Its an area of fat necrosis related to the surgery. Post-surgical distortion superiorly.
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The area of fat necrosis has begun to calcify.
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One mth later 2 yr from 1st Mammo
Progressive curvilinear calcification of the subareolar right breast.
Case Discussion
Progressive calcification of fat necrosis almost 4 years after the surgery.