Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast: mammographic appearance with pathologic correlation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to describe the mammographic appearance with pathologic correlation of metaplastic carcinoma of the breast. Metaplastic carcinomas of the breast are masses with mammographic characteristics of low suspicion because of their histologic appearance. Metaplastic carcinoma should be included in the differential assessment of predominately circumscribed, noncalcified masses revealed on mammography. One salient feature that may distinguish metaplastic carcinomas is the occurrence of a circumscribed portion with a spiculated portion, which is seen in carcinomas that have a significant mixture of metaplastic and invasive carcinoma growth patterns.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Carcinoma
- Mammography