Breast imaging findings in haematological malignancies

Conclusions Breast manifestations of haematological malignancies are rare. They can have a variable appearance at imaging and can mimic primary breast carcinoma. In the setting of suspicious breast imaging findings, pathological diagnosis of haematological malignancy is concordant. Correlation with a clinical history of prior haematological malignancy can be helpful in suggesting the diagnosis and help prevent unnecessary surgical treatment. Teaching Points • Breast haematological malignancies are rare but the imaging appearances can mimic breast carcinoma. • Breast lymphoma, most often B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, may be primary or due to secondary disease. • At ultrasound, haematological malignancies may present as a heterogeneous or predominantly echogenic mass. • Haematological malignancies show intense activity on PET/CT except myeloma which has low FDG uptake.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research