X-ray Diagnosis of Hydatid Cysts of the Breast(A Report of 7 Cases and A Review of the Literature)
- VernacularTitle:乳腺包虫囊肿的钼靶X线诊断(附7例报告及文献复习)
- Author:
Li ZENG
;
Xianjun LI
;
Chunmei YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hydatid cyst;
breast;
molybdenum target mammography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To improve understanding of molybdenum target mammographic findings of hydatid cyst of the breast.Methods The data of mammographic findings of 7 cases with hydatid cysts confirmed by operation and pathology were collected and analyzed retrospectively. The related literatures were reviewed.Results Among 7 cases of hydatial cysts, multiple cyst in one, singular cyst in 6, one of them was rupture caused by trauma. Mammography showed a circluar or elliptical dense shadow, the density was homogeneous with well defined margen, measured 4～8 cm in maximum diameter, 3 cases appeared typical shell-like calcification.Conclusion In combination with clinical and endemical data, molybdenum target mammography can be used in diagnosing hydatid cyst of the breast.
