Simulation of breast carcinoma.
In Radiology Rounds, the authors presents a case history, mammogram, and discussion of causes of diseases simulating carcinoma of the breast. The patient is a 59-year-old female. The diagnosis is edema of the breast secondary to congestive heart failure, mimicking carcinoma.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ 08103.
D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged