Post-mastectomy status (CT)

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Follow-up scan

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
ct

The left-sided breast is surgically absent. No definite recurrent or residual mass lesion is appreciated.

The right breast and both axillary regions are within normal limits.

The pulmonary interstitium is normal bilaterally. No suspected lesion is noted on both sides.

There is no evidence of nodular shadowing. No ground glass haze or air space opacification.

Peri-bronchovascular tissue is unremarkable. No bronchiectatic changes are noted.

No pleural effusion is seen. No calcification is seen on either side.

The esophagus is grossly unremarkable. Cardiovascular markings are of normal caliber.

Slices through the neck and upper abdomen are within normal limits.

Case Discussion

The patient had a known case of left breast invasive ductal carcinoma and presented for a follow-up scan to learn about recurrent or residual lesions.

Essentially unremarkable CT chest except for post-mastectomy status.

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