Spectrum of Ultrasound Findings in Patients With History of Breast Conservative Treatment Publisher



Katouli FS^{1, 2} ; Bayani L² ; Azizinik F^{1, 3} ; Fathi S^{1, 4} ; Seifollahi A⁵ ; Bozorgabadi FZ^{1, 6}
Source: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound Published:2023

Abstract

Breast conservative treatment (BCT) is currently accepted as the standard treatment option for breast cancer. Targeted ultrasound helps detect recurrent lesions, postoperative changes, and scarring tissue. In this pictorial essay, we review the ultrasound features of benign (seroma, hematoma, fat necrosis, traumatic neuroma, fibrosis/scarring) and malignant (recurrence, new primary cancer) causes of palpable lumps after BCT and provide images from our patients to illustrate some typical findings of common pathologies. Ultrasound, especially as an adjunct to mammography, can make a specific diagnosis in most cases. © 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.