Mammographic and CT Diagnosis of Lipoma in the Breast / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the value of mammography and CT in diagnosing lipoma of the breast. Methods X-ray mammographic and CT manifestations of lipoma in the breast confirmed by operation and pathology mainly in 8 cases were analyzed retrospectively. Results Lipomas were in the right breast in 6 cases and in the left breast in 2 cases.Lipomas were in shallow layers of breast in 3 cases,interglandular body in 2 cases and the posterior breast in 3 cases.All masses were radiolucency with well-defined edge.The calcification in lipoma could be observed in 1 case.The diameter of lesions ranged from 2 cm to 4.5 cm.Lipoma of the breast showed rounded or ege-shaped in 7 cases,lobulated in 1 case.Conclusion Lipoma of the breast can be identified by X-ray mammography and CT.