Cystic Breast Disease: What to Do When It's Not So Cystic

J Breast Imaging. 2025 Jan 15:wbae079. doi: 10.1093/jbi/wbae079. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Cystic breast masses are a common entity encountered by breast radiologists. The imaging features of benign and malignant cystic masses may overlap, causing confusion and miscategorization with the potential to produce diagnostic delay and harm. This article provides a review of key differentiating imaging features that help guide appropriate mass characterization and treatment.

Keywords: BI-RADS 3; complex cystic and solid breast mass; cystic breast mass.