Mammographic, sonographic and histopathological correlation of benign axillary masses.
Eight cases of benign isolated axillary masses due to tuberculous lymphadenitis (3), chronic inflammation (1), accessory axillary breast tissue (3) and lipoma (1) are presented. The mammographic, sonographic and histopathological features are described, differential diagnoses outlined and usefulness of mammography, ultrasound and ultrasound-guided tissue sampling discussed.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Organ Imaging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D001940:Breast; D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D014388:Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography