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Imaging spectrum in tropical breast infections
Ekta Dhamija1, Shrea Gulati2, Smriti Hari2
1Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. B. R. A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110029, India.
The British Journal of Radiology
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Breast infections, or mastitis, are a significant cause of breast lumps, particularly in developing nations. This study highlights key imaging findings that aid in diagnosing mastitis and differentiating it from breast cancer.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Breast lumps are commonly associated with carcinoma, but infections like mastitis are important differential diagnoses, especially in low-to-middle income countries.
- Mastitis can manifest as acute pain or recurrent lumps, with causes ranging from common puerperal to rarer tropical infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the diverse clinical and radiological features of tropical breast infections.
- To assist in the accurate radiologic-pathologic correlation of mastitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinico-radiological features in patients with tropical breast infections.
- Emphasis on ultrasound as the primary imaging modality due to limitations of mammography in painful or dense breasts.
Main Results:
- Imaging findings in mastitis can mimic malignancy, often necessitating biopsy.
- Specific radiological signs can suggest mastitis, aiding in diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Tropical breast infections present with varied clinico-radiological features.
- Accurate interpretation of imaging findings is crucial for differentiating mastitis from malignancy and guiding patient management.
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