Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay

Introduction: Asymmetric breast tissue is a relatively common mammographic finding and is usually benign. It might be due to a normal variation, postoperative changes or hormone replacement therapy. However, an asymmetric area may indicate a developing mass or an underlying cancer. Method: We col...

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Main Authors:	Hassan, Radhiana, Samad Cheung, Humairah, Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran, Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	2009
Subjects:	R Medicine (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/1/2009_ABDA_ASYMMETRIC_BREAST.pdf

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spelling	iium-21362011-11-23T02:56:42Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/ Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay Hassan, Radhiana Samad Cheung, Humairah Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah R Medicine (General) Introduction: Asymmetric breast tissue is a relatively common mammographic finding and is usually benign. It might be due to a normal variation, postoperative changes or hormone replacement therapy. However, an asymmetric area may indicate a developing mass or an underlying cancer. Method: We collected random cases of asymmetric breast densities on mammography, and present examples of the four types according to the recent ACR BIRADs classification. The four types are global asymmetry (previously known as asymmetric breast tissue), asymmetry (previously known as density seen on one projection), focal asymmetry (previously known as focal asymmetric density) and a developing asymmetry (replacing architectural distortion). The final diagnoses are given, confirmed on further investigations such as biopsy and FNAC or supplementary imaging. Conclusion: Accurate interpretation of breast asymmetry found on a mammogram may needs additional imaging studies such as supplementary views, ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging. Radiologist should be aware of this condition and further assessment should be carried out in a logical work flow for optimum patient care. 2009 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/1/2009_ABDA_ASYMMETRIC_BREAST.pdf Hassan, Radhiana and Samad Cheung, Humairah and Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran and Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah (2009) Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay. In: 7th Asian Breast Disease Association Teaching Course and Workshop, 31st Oct.-2nd Nov. 2009, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. (Unpublished) http://www.abda-breast.org/TC-Kuantan2009.html
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spellingShingle	R Medicine (General) Hassan, Radhiana Samad Cheung, Humairah Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
description	Introduction: Asymmetric breast tissue is a relatively common mammographic finding and is usually benign. It might be due to a normal variation, postoperative changes or hormone replacement therapy. However, an asymmetric area may indicate a developing mass or an underlying cancer. Method: We collected random cases of asymmetric breast densities on mammography, and present examples of the four types according to the recent ACR BIRADs classification. The four types are global asymmetry (previously known as asymmetric breast tissue), asymmetry (previously known as density seen on one projection), focal asymmetry (previously known as focal asymmetric density) and a developing asymmetry (replacing architectural distortion). The final diagnoses are given, confirmed on further investigations such as biopsy and FNAC or supplementary imaging. Conclusion: Accurate interpretation of breast asymmetry found on a mammogram may needs additional imaging studies such as supplementary views, ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging. Radiologist should be aware of this condition and further assessment should be carried out in a logical work flow for optimum patient care.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Hassan, Radhiana Samad Cheung, Humairah Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah
author_facet	Hassan, Radhiana Samad Cheung, Humairah Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah
author_sort	Hassan, Radhiana
title	Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
title_short	Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
title_full	Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
title_fullStr	Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
title_full_unstemmed	Spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
title_sort	spectrum of breast asymmetries: a pictorial essay
publishDate	2009
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2136/1/2009_ABDA_ASYMMETRIC_BREAST.pdf
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