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Spectrum of Ultrasound Findings in Patients With History of Breast Conservative Treatment Publisher



Katouli FS1, 2 ; Bayani L2 ; Azizinik F1, 3 ; Fathi S1, 4 ; Seifollahi A5 ; Bozorgabadi FZ1, 6
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  1. 1. Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Radiology, Arash Women Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Radiology, Amiralam and Yas Hospitals, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Radiology, Imam-Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Pathology Department, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Radiology, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound Published:2023


Abstract

Breast conservative treatment (BCT) is currently accepted as the standard treatment option for breast cancer. Targeted ultrasound helps detect recurrent lesions, postoperative changes, and scarring tissue. In this pictorial essay, we review the ultrasound features of benign (seroma, hematoma, fat necrosis, traumatic neuroma, fibrosis/scarring) and malignant (recurrence, new primary cancer) causes of palpable lumps after BCT and provide images from our patients to illustrate some typical findings of common pathologies. Ultrasound, especially as an adjunct to mammography, can make a specific diagnosis in most cases. © 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.