Imaging-Pathologic Correlation of Diseases in the Axilla

Park, Young Mi; Park, Ji Sung; Yoon, Hye Kyoung; Yang, Wei Tse

doi:10.2214/ajr.12.9259

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“…Cases of axillary sarcoidosis have been reported in the literature. However, unlike our case with single axillary adenopathy, lymphadenopathy in those cases involved other areas, such as supraclavicular and cervical regions [ 5 , 6 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

Sarcoidosis Presenting in Breast Imaging Clinic With Unilateral Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Doan¹,

Nguyen²,

He³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic systemic granulomatous disease that presents with noncaseating granulomas most commonly affecting the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes. Patients often have nonspecific symptoms, including cough of unknown cause, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue, or weight loss. The diagnosis for sarcoidosis is relatively challenging in the sole presence of swollen lymph nodes and the absence of the aforementioned symptoms. We present a case of unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy found on routine mammography; ultimately proven to be an atypical symptom of sarcoidosis. Our goal is to highlight radiologic features that help distinguish sarcoidosis from potential malignancy.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

Sarcoidosis Presenting in Breast Imaging Clinic With Unilateral Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Doan¹,

Nguyen²,

He³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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“…On mammography, matted dense LN are seen with increased perinodal density due to inflammation. Coarse calcification may also be seen . Ultrasound features include: internal echoes corresponding to calcification or hyalinosis in caseous necrosis; a peripheral halo from soft tissue oedema; matting and irregular margins due to periadenitis; hypoechoic centre with posterior enhancement reflecting central cystic necrosis; rounded shape.…”

Section: Infective and Reactive Lymphadenopathymentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of axillary lesions, emphasising some distinctive imaging and pathology findings

2017

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SummaryThe axilla is often included on mammography, ultrasound (US), CT and MRI. Axillary masses can arise from any of the tissue components present in this region including breast parenchyma. Aetiologies include: lymphadenopathy due to inflammation, malignancy and degenerative causes; soft tissue tumours such as haemangioma, lymphangioma, peripheral nerve sheath tumours and lipomas; post-surgical complications such as seroma, lymphocoele and haematoma; lesions arising in accessory breast tissue such as fibroadenoma and carcinoma. Some of these entities have distinctive imaging appearances knowledge of which can be helpful in suggesting the correct diagnosis.

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“…However, malignant tumors that occur in an accessory axillary breast may be misdiagnosed as axillary adenopathy. A relatively superficial location of the tumor and the presence of surrounding accessory breast tissue may be diagnostic clues (Figure ) …”

Section: Malignant Diseases In Accessory Breast Tissuementioning

confidence: 99%

Sonographic Findings of Accessory Breast Tissue in Axilla and Related Diseases

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Accessory breast tissue results from failed regression of primitive mammary tissue and is most often located in the axilla. Accessory breast tissue itself is normal and should not be misdiagnosed as an abnormality. Both benign and malignant diseases that occur in the normal breast can also develop in accessory breast tissue in the axilla. In this pictorial essay, we show sonographic findings of normal accessory breast tissue in the axilla and various lesions that occur in accessory axillary breast tissue, along with other imaging findings and pathologic features.

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Imaging-Pathologic Correlation of Diseases in the Axilla

Cited by 20 publications

References 56 publications

Sarcoidosis Presenting in Breast Imaging Clinic With Unilateral Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Sarcoidosis Presenting in Breast Imaging Clinic With Unilateral Axillary Lymphadenopathy

Review of axillary lesions, emphasising some distinctive imaging and pathology findings

Sonographic Findings of Accessory Breast Tissue in Axilla and Related Diseases

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