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Arterial microcalcifications in the breast mimicking malignancy.
1Praxis für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Bollwerk 35, 3011 Berne, Switzerland.
Case Reports in Radiology
|May 19, 2012
Summary
Breast arterial calcifications can mimic malignant lesions, presenting as suspicious masses. This case highlights the importance of considering vascular conditions in breast diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Microcalcifications in breast tissue are a common finding, often associated with malignancy.
- Differentiating benign from malignant breast lesions requires careful histopathological examination.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old woman presented with a palpable breast mass.
- Imaging revealed findings suspicious for malignancy in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination revealed calcification within a small artery (0.45 mm diameter).
- The arterial calcification mimicked a malignant breast lesion on clinical and imaging assessment.
Implications:
- Arterial calcifications should be considered in the differential diagnosis of breast masses, particularly when microcalcifications are present.
- This case underscores the need for thorough histopathological evaluation to avoid misdiagnosis of breast malignancy.
