Fat necrosis - breast

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Routine screening

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

On presentation

mammography

Rounded lucency is noted.

Annotated image

Red arrow pints to a rounded lucency.

Follow up

mammography

The rounded lucency now shows irregular calcifications.

Case Discussion

This case shows interval changes in breast fat necrosis with the development of irregular calcifications.

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