Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and fat necrosis of the breast.

Villeirs, G; Van Damme, S; Heydanus, R; Serreyn, R; Kunnen, M; Mortier, M · Eur Radiol · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Fat necrosis of the breast is a well-known complication following trauma, surgery, or radiotherapy. The present paper describes a rare case of fat necrosis after heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The mammographic, sonographic, and MR evaluation and pathologic correlation after a 1-year follow-up period are reported.

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