Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma in Breast Presented as Hyperechoic Mass with Coarse Macrocalcifications: A Case Report.
- Author:
Hee Sun KIM
1
;
Bo Kyoung SEO
;
Sung Eun SONG
;
Young Sik KIM
;
Jung Woo CHOI
;
Kyu Ran CHO
;
Ok Hee WOO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. seoboky@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Breast ultrasonography;
Carcinoma;
Mammography;
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- MeSH:
Breast;
Carcinoma, Ductal;
Female;
Humans;
Mammography;
Middle Aged;
Ultrasonography, Mammary
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2012;31(3):183-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Invasive micropapillary carcinoma is a rare, clinically aggressive variant of invasive ductal carcinoma. Imaging findings of invasive micropapillary carcinoma are not specific, and associated microcalcifications are frequent. Our case presented with unique radiological features: a mass with coarse macrocalcifications on mammography and breast computed tomography and a hyperechoic mass on breast ultrasound. Macrocalcifications and hyperechogenicity are not usual malignant characteristics. We report here on our experience with a 55-year-old woman who had invasive micropapillary carcinoma in the breast with unique radiological and pathological findings.
