Benign adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: imaging findings mimicking malignancy and histopathological features

M L Ruiz-Delgado; J A López-Ruiz; B Eizaguirre; A Saiz; E Astigarraga; Z Fernández-Temprano

doi:10.1080/02841850601080432

Benign adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: imaging findings mimicking malignancy and histopathological features

Acta Radiol. 2007 Feb;48(1):27-9. doi: 10.1080/02841850601080432.

Authors

M L Ruiz-Delgado¹, J A López-Ruiz, B Eizaguirre, A Saiz, E Astigarraga, Z Fernández-Temprano

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology (Breast Imaging), Department of Pathology, and OSATEK-RM, Galdakao Hospital, B. Labeage s/n, Bizkaia, 48960 Galdakao, Spain. [email protected]

PMID: 17325921
DOI: 10.1080/02841850601080432

Abstract

Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast is a rare neoplasm. We present a case of a benign adenomyoepithelioma of the breast in an asymptomatic 60-year-old woman. This report illustrates the mammogram, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance appearances of this unusual lesion, with histopathological correlation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adenomyoma / diagnosis*
Biopsy / methods
Breast / pathology
Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Mammography / methods*
Middle Aged
Myoepithelioma / diagnosis*
Rare Diseases
Ultrasonography, Mammary / methods*

Substances

Contrast Media