Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and fat necrosis of the breast.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Anticoagulants
- Breast
- Breast Diseases
- Fat Necrosis
- Heparin
- Thrombocytopenia