Subareolar intraductal carcinoma
Updates to Case Attributes
Ultrasound of the subareolar breast can be tricky. theThe acoustic shadow from the nipple can potentially mask a lesion directly deep to the nipple. Angling the probe to "peer" behind the nipple is a useful technique but mots importantly of all, it is essential the ultrasound tech knows what he/she is looking for an where it is located.
-<p>Ultrasound of the subareolar breast can be tricky. the acoustic shadow from the nipple can potentially mask a lesion directly deep to the nipple. Angling the probe to "peer" behind the nipple is a useful technique but mots importantly of all, it is essential the ultrasound tech knows what he/she is looking for an where it is located.</p>- +<p>Ultrasound of the subareolar breast can be tricky. The acoustic shadow from the nipple can potentially mask a lesion directly deep to the nipple. Angling the probe to "peer" behind the nipple is a useful technique but mots importantly of all, it is essential the ultrasound tech knows what he/she is looking for an where it is located.</p>
Systems changed:
- Oncology
Updates to Study Attributes
Normal CC view of left breast was read as normal.
Image Mammography (CC) ( update )
Updates to Study Attributes
Two years later and 6 months before the left breast ultrasound below, this CC view was read as normal. The subareolar breast tissue is a review area. Its dangerous to assume that developing densities here are simply because the nipple is not in profile....
Image Mammography (CC) ( update )
Updates to Study Attributes
6 months later the patient feels the IDC under her left nipple. Do conscious review of the subareolar breast tissue. It becomes really important in denser breasts.
Image Ultrasound ( update )
