Post surgical breast scar after prosthesis removal

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine MLO view right breast. Previous breast prostheses.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female

Focal lens-shaped parenchymal distortion deep in the right breast.

Case Discussion

This is  the typical focal distortion that results when submammary prostheses have been removed. The lens shaped fibrotic reaction is typical in shape position and can usually be seen on all 4 views.

There is a variation in appearance when the area shows residual capsular calcification from the prostesis or when fat necrosis begins to calcify.

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