Fibrocystic Change

Fibrocystic changes are commonly seen in clinically symptomatic patients and during imaging workup of screening-detected findings. The term “fibrocystic changes” encompasses a broad spectrum of specific benign pathologic entities. Recognition of classically benign findings of fibrocystic changes, including cysts and layering calcifications, can prevent unnecessary follow-ups and biopsies. Imaging findings such as solid masses, nonla yering calcifications, and architectural distortion may require core needle biopsy for diagnosis. In these cases, understanding the varied appearances of fibrocystic change aids determination of radiologic–pathologic concordance. Management of fibrocystic change is typically conservative.

Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - March 7, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Debbie L. Bennett, Arianna Buckley, Michelle V. Lee Source Type: research