Spectrum of sonographic findings in superficial breast masses

J Ultrasound Med. 2005 May;24(5):663-80. doi: 10.7863/jum.2005.24.5.663.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this presentation is to show the sonographic findings of breast masses, which can occur in subcutaneous fat or in the cutaneous layer of the breast.

Methods: We reviewed the sonographic findings of superficial breast masses, including the epidermal inclusion cyst, steatocystoma multiplex, fat necrosis, accessory breast, Mondor disease, sparganosis, neurofibroma, tuberculosis, mastitis, and breast malignancy.

Results: Specific sonographic features of superficial breast masses have been illustrated.

Conclusions: Radiologists must be familiar with the sonographic findings of various diseases involving the superficial layer of the breast to avoid further patient workup.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary*