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  • Silicone and saline breast implants are common for augmentation.
  • Unconventional injected materials (cosmetic and noncosmetic) can present unique imaging challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the varied imaging appearances of injected materials in the breast.
  • To aid radiologists in distinguishing injected materials from breast cancer.
  • To improve patient management by recognizing limitations of imaging alone.

Main Methods:

  • Review of radiologic appearances of various injected substances.
  • Discussion of potential mimicry of breast cancer findings.
  • Emphasis on differentiating injected materials from malignancy.

Main Results:

  • Injected materials like free silicone, paraffin, oils, gels, fat, and hyaluronic acid have distinct imaging characteristics.
  • Noncosmetic injections and treatment sequelae (chemotherapy extravasation, brachytherapy) can mimic injected materials.
  • These materials can obscure or mimic signs of breast cancer.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing the imaging features of injected breast materials is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Radiologists must be aware of these entities to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure optimal cancer detection.
  • Careful interpretation is needed to differentiate injected substances from actual breast pathology.