An unusual cause of microcalcification: intramammary lymph node sarcoidosis

The breast is a rare site for sarcoidosis. Previous reports describe breast parenchymal lesions usually presenting as a palpable mass. A case of sarcoidosis in an intramammary lymph node detected on screening mammograms as unusual microcalcification is presented. The differential diagnosis of the ma...

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Published in:Breast (Edinburgh) 1998-10, Vol.7 (5), p.283-285
Main Authors: Andrews, D.A., Michell, M.J., Humphreys, S., Roberts, J.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The breast is a rare site for sarcoidosis. Previous reports describe breast parenchymal lesions usually presenting as a palpable mass. A case of sarcoidosis in an intramammary lymph node detected on screening mammograms as unusual microcalcification is presented. The differential diagnosis of the mammographic appearance is discussed.
ISSN:0960-9776
1532-3080
DOI:10.1016/S0960-9776(98)90097-2