J Korean Radiol Soc.  2006 Nov;55(5):511-514. 10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.5.511.

Intracystic Papillary Carcinoma with Extensive Hemorrhage of the Breast: Sonographic and Advanced MR Findings: A Case Report

• Woo OH
• Yong HS
• Kim A
• Lee JB
• Koo BH
• Kang EY

• KMID: 2024472
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.5.511

Abstract

Intracystic papillary carcinoma (IPC) of the breast is very rare, and it has a much better prognosis than the other types of breast carcinoma. We experienced a case of intracystic papillary carcinoma that we diagnosed in an 83-year-old-woman. MR imaging of the IPC shows a multicystic appearance with a subacute or chronic stage of intracystic hemorrhage. The contrast-enhanced MR imaging demonstrates enhancement of the cyst wall and mural nodules, and this modality proved to be successful for making an accurate preoperative diagnosis.

Keyword

Breast neoplasms; Breast, MR; Breast, US; Breast radiography

MeSH Terms

Breast Neoplasms
Breast*
Carcinoma, Papillary*
Diagnosis
Hemorrhage*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Prognosis
Ultrasonography*