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Schistosomiasis involving the breast.
J D Gorman1, J L Champaign, F K Sumida
1Department of Radiology, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 92134-5000.
Radiology
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Ectopic granulomatous schistosomiasis of the breast is a rare condition. Mammography may show calcifications, but biopsy is needed to differentiate it from breast cancer.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms.
- Ectopic schistosomiasis can affect various organs, but breast involvement is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case of granulomatous schistosomiasis in the breast was detected during routine mammography screening.
- Mammographic findings included numerous, segmentally distributed fine calcifications and architectural distortion.
Findings:
- Biopsy was performed to rule out malignancy, highlighting the diagnostic challenge.
- Distinguishing breast schistosomiasis from breast cancer based solely on imaging is difficult.
Implications:
- This report adds to the limited literature on breast schistosomiasis.
- Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial, often requiring histopathological examination.