Papillary Apocrine Metaplasia of the Breast Mimicking Papillary Neoplasm: A Case Report
10.3348/jksr.2018.78.2.103
- Author:
Taeyang HA
1
;
Hyunee YIM
;
Seon Young PARK
;
Doo Kyoung KANG
;
Tae Hee KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. h219435@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2018;78(2):103-106
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Apocrine metaplasia is a benign fibrocystic change characterized by dilated acini lined by columnar cells with apocrine features. These apocrine-like cells form papillary clumps of cells extending into the cystic space called papillary apocrine metaplasia. The researchers report a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented with a palpable mass in the right breast. Breast ultrasonography and MRI showed a large complex cystic and solid mass. A differential diagnosis included intraductal papilloma or intracystic papillary carcinoma. She underwent surgery and the final diagnosis was papillary apocrine metaplasia.
