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Case 99


Case History


A 64-year-old woman, 6 months after right breast lumpectomy and radiation therapy, has new calcifications adjacent to her lumpectomy site.


Physical Examination



•   right breast: scar in upper outer quadrant of right breast from previous lumpectomy; no new masses


•   left breast: normal exam


Mammogram


Calcifications (Fig. 99–1)



•   type: pleomorphic/heterogeneous


•   distribution: grouped/clustered




Image


Figure 99–1. In the right upper outer quadrant there are clips associated with architectural distortion from previous lumpectomy. Adjacent to the clips is a group of new heterogeneous calcifications (circled). (A). Right MLO magnification mammogram. (B). Right CC magnification mammogram.


Ultrasound

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Jan 11, 2016 | Posted by in BREAST IMAGING | Comments Off on 99

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