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Seromas in the breast: imaging findings

M S Soo1, M E Williford

  • 1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

Critical Reviews in Diagnostic Imaging
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Breast seromas are fluid collections after surgery. Imaging shows them as water-density masses on mammography and fluid on sonography, aiding diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Imaging

Background:

  • Breast seromas are fluid collections that can form after various breast surgeries, including biopsies and reconstructions.
  • These collections appear as masses on mammograms and exhibit specific fluid characteristics on ultrasound.
  • Understanding their imaging appearance is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the imaging findings of breast seromas across different modalities.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of how breast seromas present radiologically.
  • To aid radiologists in identifying and characterizing breast seromas.

Main Methods:

  • Review of mammographic and sonographic findings in patients with confirmed breast seromas.
  • Correlation of imaging features with surgical history and clinical presentation.
  • Analysis of characteristic imaging patterns indicative of seroma formation.

Main Results:

  • Mammographically, seromas present as water-density masses at the surgical site.
  • Sonographically, they are characterized by features typical of fluid collections.
  • Imaging findings are consistent across various surgical procedures leading to seroma formation.

Conclusions:

  • Breast seromas have distinct imaging features on mammography and sonography.
  • Radiologists can identify seromas based on their location (surgical site) and characteristic fluid appearance.
  • This review highlights the spectrum of imaging findings to improve diagnostic accuracy for breast seromas.

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