Primary Article

Inflammatory Breast Disease: Mammographic Spectrum

Authors: ANNAMARIE REDDIN MD, ERLINDA S. McCREA MD, BIJAN KERAMATI MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: We reviewed 27 biopsy-proven cases of inflammatory disease of the breast. Mammographic features of acute and chronic breast inflammation and abscess included focal increased density (68%), a spiculated mass (56%), skin thickening (48%), skin retraction (28%), and microcalcification (8%). We found considerable similarity between inflammation and malignancy.

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