Spectrum of sonographic findings in superficial breast masses.

J Ultrasound Med

Department of Radiology, St Paul's Hospital, Medical College, Suwon, Korea.

Published: May 2005

Objective: The purpose of this presentation is to show the sonographic findings of breast masses, which can occur in subcutaneous fat or in the cutaneous layer of the breast.

Methods: We reviewed the sonographic findings of superficial breast masses, including the epidermal inclusion cyst, steatocystoma multiplex, fat necrosis, accessory breast, Mondor disease, sparganosis, neurofibroma, tuberculosis, mastitis, and breast malignancy.

Results: Specific sonographic features of superficial breast masses have been illustrated.

Conclusions: Radiologists must be familiar with the sonographic findings of various diseases involving the superficial layer of the breast to avoid further patient workup.

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