Diffuse Infiltrative Lesion of the Breast: Clinical and Radiologic Features

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to show the clinical and radiologic features of a variety of diffuse, infiltrative breast lesions, as well to review the relevant literature. Radiologists must be familiar with the various conditions that can diffusely involve the breast, including normal physiologic changes, benign disease and malignant neoplasm.

Contrast enhanced digital mammography: Is it useful in detecting lesions in edematous breast?

“…It may occur with inflammatory breast carcinoma, lymphatic obstruction, mastitis, lymphoma, post-radiation changes or systemic conditions such as congestive heart failure and nephritic syndrome (1).…”

“…The primary and metastatic potential of tumors can be directly linked to angiogenesis. Growth beyond a few millimeters in diameter requires the formation of new blood vessels to supply the oxygen and nutrients necessary for survival (1). Tumor angiogenesis factors stimulate formation of abnormal vessels that leak and shunt blood.…”

“…Tumor angiogenesis factors stimulate formation of abnormal vessels that leak and shunt blood. Therefore, imaging methods with contrast medium potentially can aid in the detection and diagnosis of cancer (1).…”

A Rare Cause of Reversible Unilateral Breast Swelling: A Case Report

“…Our patient's breast oedema resolved after 2 days of diuretic therapy. Her breast swelling would also have been aggravated by her hypoalbuminaemia secondary to her diabetic nephropathy [4].…”

“…Other differential diagnoses include lymphatic obstruction, mastitis, lymphoma, and post radiation changes [4]. However, she did not have a prior history of radiotherapy, and lymphoma was very unlikely since the swelling resolved with diuretic therapy.…”