A specific type of ductal carcinoma involving epidermal layer of nipple It accounts for 1 to 4% of all breast cancers. Characteristic larger cancer cell in epidermis of nipple Underlying mass or microcalcification can be present (DCIS or IDC ~95%) Early symptoms (Redness, Eczematous appearing changes of the nipple, Itching sense) ➛ Early diagnosis ➛ … Read more
Amount of fibroglandular tissue a) Almost entirely fat b) Scattered fibroglandular tissue c) Heterogeneous fibroglandular tissue d) Extreme fibroglandular tissue Background parenchymal enhancement Evaluate at 90sec to 3min after contrast injection / Elective MRI should be obtained luteal phase(2 weeks, 7-14days) Levels : (A) Minimal, (B) Mild, (C) Moderate, (D) Marked Symmetric or Asymmetric Focus … Read more
Homogenous background echotexture – fibroglandular Homogenous background echotexture – fat Heterogenous background echotexture Oval : mass that is elliptical and egg-shaped (may include 2 or 3 undulations, i.e., gently lobulated or macrolobulated) Round : spherical, ball-shaped, circular or globular (AP diameter equal to its transverse diameter/ must be circular in perpendicular projections) Irregular : neither … Read more
