Fatty replaced lymph node - axilla

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

The patient felt a soft mass in the left axilla. Her GP was not convinced so she was sent for diagnostic workup.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
mammography

The breast is unremarkable. The lesion in the axilla is a large node, which is fat replaced.

ultrasound

The US image of the mass felt by the patient. It is the lesion seen on the mammogram.

Case Discussion

I never do axilla imaging without ipsilateral breast imaging.

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