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Nipple simulating a breast mass on a mammogram.

L A Gilula1, J M Destouet, B Monsees

  • 1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110.

Radiology
|January 1, 1989
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A mammogram may show a false breast mass due to the nipple of the opposite breast appearing on the image. Radiologists must recognize this common pseudotumor to avoid misdiagnosis during routine screening.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Breast Imaging

Background:

  • Routine screening mammograms are crucial for early breast cancer detection.
  • Mammography interpretation requires careful analysis to distinguish true lesions from artifacts.

Observation:

  • A mass was identified deep within the breast on a mediolateral mammogram.
  • The mass was not palpable and not visualized on additional mammographic views.

Findings:

  • The apparent mass was determined to be a pseudotumor.
  • This pseudotumor was caused by the nipple of the contralateral breast being superimposed on the image.

Implications:

  • Awareness of nipple overlap as a cause of pseudotumor is essential for radiologists.

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  • This finding can prevent unnecessary patient anxiety and further invasive diagnostic procedures.