title: Cosmetic fat augmentation following breast reconstruction: sonographic appearance with cytopathologic correlation.
abstract: This series presents the history and imaging of patients who had cosmetic fat augmentation following mastectomy and reconstruction. The cases provide the useful reminder that a complete surgical history is essential when assessing the imaging of a post-operative breast patient and that speaking directly with patients can be a critical step in putting together a complete clinical picture and adding value to their care.
authors.affiliation: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, 425 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065. Electronic address: ela9033@med.cornell.edu.
authors.forename: Elizabeth Kagan
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Arleo
authors.affiliation: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, 425 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065.
authors.forename: Marwa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saleh
authors.affiliation: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, 425 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065.
authors.forename: Mark H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.affiliation: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, 425 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065.
authors.forename: Carolyn Sharyn
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Eisen
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D064592:Autografts; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Breast reconstruction; Cosmetic fat augmentation; Fat necrosis; Mastectomy; Ultrasound