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The Unusual Ultrasound Features of a Breast Cholesterol Granuloma Manifesting as an Intracystic Mass: Case Report and Literature Review

  • Ahn, Hye Shin (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Sun Mi (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Yun, Bo La (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Mi Sun (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Jang, Mijung (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Park, So Yeon (Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Won (Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kang, Eunyoung (Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Hye Young (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital)
  • Published : 2013.04.01
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Abstract

Cholesterol granuloma of the breast is a rare, benign disease. Here, we present the unique ultrasonographic findings of breast cholesterol granuloma manifesting as an intracystic mass. The findings of this case report may help expand existing knowledge regarding differential diagnosis of intracystic breast masses, which are found on ultrasonographic examination.

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