The unusual ultrasound features of a breast cholesterol granuloma manifesting as an intracystic mass: case report and literature review

Korean J Radiol. 2013 Mar-Apr;14(2):179-82. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2013.14.2.179. Epub 2013 Feb 22.

Abstract

Cholesterol granuloma of the breast is a rare, benign disease. Here, we present the unique ultrasonographic findings of breast cholesterol granuloma manifesting as an intracystic mass. The findings of this case report may help expand existing knowledge regarding differential diagnosis of intracystic breast masses, which are found on ultrasonographic examination.

Keywords: Breast; Cholesterol granuloma; Ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / surgery
  • Cholesterol*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / pathology
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary*

Substances

  • Cholesterol