Cystic Lymphangioma of the Breast: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features.

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  • Ravikanth Balaji
  • Krishnankutty Ramachandran
چکیده

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to report magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of cystic lymphangiomas of the breast. METHODS: MRI of the breast was performed using a phased-array double breast coil with a 1.5-T MR scanner. Routine T1 and T2 and post-contrast sequential imaging was performed. RESULTS: The MRI characteristics of cystic lymphangioma in the breast are described. CONCLUSION: MR imaging provides for multiplanar evaluation and diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the breast, which is a rare occurrence.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Breast care

دوره 5 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010