Female breast cancer

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Left upper quadrant breast mass. No prior mammogram.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Left MLO view

mammography

Minor fibroglandular density.

6.6 cm focal area of increased attenuation containing pleomorphic calcifications in the left upper outer quadrant, BI-RADS category 5.

Axillary lymph node is noted.

Case Discussion

Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, and screening is valuable for early detection. This patient presented with a breast mass compatible with cancer, however she declined biopsy for tissue diagnosis.

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