Medullary carcinoma of the breast: mammographic and US appearance

Radiology. 1989 Jan;170(1 Pt 1):79-82. doi: 10.1148/radiology.170.1.2642350.

Abstract

Medullary carcinoma of the breast is an uncommon tumor, which may mimic a benign mass at both mammography and ultrasonography (US). A total of 24 medullary carcinomas visible at mammography appeared as round or oval, noncalcified masses with varying degrees of marginal lobulation. In six of the 24 patients, US demonstrated well-defined masses with an inhomogeneous, hypoechoic texture. There was no attenuation of sound, and all lesions showed enhanced through transmission.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography*