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Well defined masses in the breast.
L P Marsteller1, E Shaw de Paredes
1Department of Radiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, DePaul Hospital, Norfolk 23505.
Summary
Well-defined breast masses require closer examination. Over 9% were neoplastic or high-risk lesions, indicating a need for improved screening and follow-up protocols for these findings.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Well-defined breast masses are common findings.
- Their clinical significance and association with malignancy are often underestimated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the neoplastic and premalignant potential of well-defined breast masses.
- To emphasize the importance of thorough examination and follow-up for these lesions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 118 cases with well-defined breast masses.
- Illustration of 34 diverse examples of these lesions.
Main Results:
- Over 9% of reviewed masses were neoplastic or associated with increased carcinoma risk.
- A wide variety of lesions were identified within the well-defined mass category.
Conclusions:
- Well-defined breast masses have a higher-than-expected incidence of malignancy and premalignant conditions.
- These findings necessitate more rigorous examination and follow-up protocols than currently practiced.