Breast Abscess
A breast abscess is a closed pocket of tissue
containing pus (a creamy, thick, pale yellow or yellow-green fluid). Abscesses are
most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses may or may not show up well
on ultrasound. Breast abscesses may be accompanied by fever, pain, breast
tenderness, or increased white blood cell count.
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This panoramic ultrasound image shows
full visualization of a breast abscess.
(Click on image to view larger version) |
Fibroadenoma
Fibroadenomas
are common benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors often too small to feel by hand, though
occasionally, they may grow to be several inches in diameter. Fibroadenomas are made up of
both glandular and stromal (connective) breast tissue and usually occur in women between
20-30 years of age. Fibroadenomas often stop growing or even shrink on their own without
any treatment. In these cases, doctors do not recommend having the tumors removed.
Fibroadenoma surgery may involve removing a margin of breast tissue surrounding
the fibroadenoma.
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Image shows circumscribed, slightly lobulated
fibroadenoma. (Click on image to view larger version) |
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Image of fibroadenoma. (Click on
image to view larger version) |
Breast Mass
A breast mass is any group of breast cells that
are clustered together more densely than the surrounding breast tissue. Masses can
be palpable (able to be felt) or nonpalpable (unable to be felt). Masses can be
benign or cancerous.
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This image shows a solid irregular
breast mass with calcification (calcium deposits). Ultrasound does not reliably
image calcifications, although they can be seen in some cases. (Click on image to view
larger version) |
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This image shows ductal invasion associated with
this malignant breast mass. (Click on image to view larger version) |
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This image shows a nonpalpable (unable to be
felt) mass within the glandular breast tissue. (Click on image to view larger version) |
Updated: October 24, 2007
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