Breast fat necrosis on chest radiograph

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine CXR

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Curvilinear calcifications in both breasts. Look carefully on the lateral view.

Case Discussion

Bilateral mammoplasty years ago. Large areas of calcified fat necrosis in both breasts clearly visible on CXR.

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