Breast involvement of hematological malignancies: imaging and clinical findings

Abstract Background Breast involvement of hematological malignancies is a very rare entity. Accurate diagnosis essential for appropriate treatment. The aim this study was to clarify the clinical and radiological findings malignancy breast describe possible pitfalls in diagnosis. Results images 20 patients with were retrospectively evaluated on ultrasonography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reported. Bilaterality seen only cases secondary involvement, there no marked difference between primary malignancies. All underwent ultrasonography examination. According masses most frequently irregular shape (11/20, 55%) non-circumscribed margins 55%). Posterior acoustic enhancement noted 14 (70%). shadowing not observed any patients. Mammography available 10 Microcalcification patient mammography. MRI four Hyperintensity T2-weighted images, type 2 or 3 dynamic curve, diffusion restriction all cases. Conclusions Hematological may mimic both benign lesions carcinoma. Familiarity features can help accurate