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Parenchymal asymmetry (mammogram)

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Gender: Female
mammography

An asymmetrical density with a low-level center picked up by an observant reader. No previous for comparison.

Annotated image

Red arrows point at the area of parenchymal asymmetry.

ultrasound

This solid lesion has all the hallmarks of a malignant lesion.

Case Discussion

Even if you don't have previous, you can train your eye to compare with the other breast. The differential diagnosis should include a radial scar.

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