Quiz. Primary breast amyloidosis

Eur J Radiol. 2007 Feb;61(2):184-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.08.031. Epub 2006 Dec 12.

Abstract

Primary breast amyloidosis is rare, usually manifestating as suspicious masses in mammography, with or without associated microcalcifications. The final diagnosis is based on fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy yielding clumps of amorphous material surrounded by lymphocytes and giant cells that characterize this entity. In our case the only mammographic finding was that of clustered, suspicious microcalcifications without any associated mass.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged