The Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Focal Fibrocystic Change of the Breast and Analysis of Misdiagnosis

CONCLUSION: FC frequently exhibits low heterogeneity, scattered microcapsules with posterior enhancement, "pit-like" or "grid-like" changes, posterior enhancement, rare hyperechoic halo, calcification, and lack of blood supply. Certain focal FC are irregularly shaped with unclear edges, with malignant signs such as crab feet and burr, hyperechoic halo, and calcification, which ultrasound BI-RADS classification may easily misdiagnose as malignant. Local magnification function should be considered, and the internal structure should be carefully observed to prevent misdiagnosis.PMID:34535389 | DOI:10.1016/j.clbc.2021.08.004

Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - September 18, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Xueying Lin Yimi He Shiwei Fu Si Lin Ensheng Xue Liwu Lin Source Type: research