Infiltrating syringomatous adenoma presenting as microcalcification in the nipple on screening mammogram: case report and review of the literature of radiologic features

Clin Imaging. 2010 Nov-Dec;34(6):462-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2010.01.003.

Abstract

Infiltrating syringomatous adenoma (ISA) of the nipple, first described by Rosen in 1983 (Am J Surg Pathol, 1983, 7, 739-745), is a rare benign tumor that can be misdiagnosed as a malignancy. ISA is characterized by its specific location in the subareolar region, its distinct histologic appearance resembling sweat duct or syringomatous tumors, and its locally infiltrating growth. We describes a case of ISA of the nipple presenting as microcalcification that was found on screening mammography. We also reviewed previously reported radiologic features of ISA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / complications*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Mass Screening
  • Middle Aged
  • Nipples / diagnostic imaging*
  • Syringoma / complications*
  • Syringoma / diagnostic imaging*