Atypical evolution of a calcified lipid cyst presenting spontaneously as a suspicious cluster of microcalcifications.
We report an infrequent mammographic case in which a gross-calcified lipid cyst evolved spontaneously to form a cluster of pleomorphic microcalcifications which were indistinguishable from those seen in breast cancer. The biopsy performed was consistent with fat necrosis. Ultrasonography of the specimen showed a nodule with mixed echogenicity surrounded by a hypoechoic rim. To our knowledge, this behavior is extremely rare, with only one similar case reported in the literature.
Elorz
M
M
Department of Radiology, Clínica Universitaria, Universidad de Navarra, C/ PIO XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
Pina
L
L
Bergaz
F
F
Martínez-Cuesta
A
A
Martínez-Miravete
P
P
San Julián
M
M
Zornoza
G
G
Sola
J
J
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005348:Fibrocystic Breast Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged
D008055:Lipids