Fat necrosis - breast

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Previous breast reduction surgery. She gets a new family doctor who discovers a mass in her left breast.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Female

Magnification views

mammography

Common fat necrosis with typical calcification with lucent centers.

Not the BB skin marker on the breast relative to the palpable mass.

ultrasound

Ultrasound shows poorly defined areas of low level echoes.

Case Discussion

Typical fat necrosis on mammogram (BI-RADS II). No further intervention is required.

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