[The findings of color Doppler sonography in breast tumors]

72 histologically confirmed tumours of the breast--37 carcinomas and 35 benign tumours--for which mammograms were also available were examined by colour Doppler sonography. Vascularisation of benign processes showed at most 2 vessels (with the exception of 3 sarcoma phylloides and one proliferative mastopathy). Vascularisation clearly in excess of benign processes was observed in only 15 of the 37 carcinomas. In 33 of the carcinomas there was no doubt concerning the diagnosis preoperatively, in the remaining 4 the high vascularity was taken as an indication for surgery.

In rare cases colour Doppler sonography can provide additional information in the presence of 'vascular' tumours. It is not possible to differentiate between poorly vascularised carcinomas and benign tumours.