Invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast: mammographic, sonographic, and MRI features.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical, imaging, and histopathologic findings of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast.


CONCLUSIONS
The imaging characteristics of invasive micropapillary carcinoma are highly suggestive of malignancy. The lesion is a high-density irregular mass with indistinct margins associated with microcalcifications on mammograms; a solid irregular hypoechoic mass with indistinct margins and frequent axillary nodal involvement on sonograms; and a multifocal mass on MR images. This tumor may necessitate aggressive management.
Adrada
Beatriz
B
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Arribas
Elsa
E
Gilcrease
Michael
M
Yang
Wei Tse
WT
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged