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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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