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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.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|January 1, 1989
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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.

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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.