MR Imaging features of Lipid-rich Carcinoma of Breast

Authors

Cici Zhang Department of Radiology, Guangzhou red cross hospital, Guangzhou, China
Yu Wu Guangzhou women and children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
Minzhi Zhong Department of Radiology, Guangzhou red cross hospital, Guangzhou, China
Jun Bu Department of Radiology, Guangzhou red cross hospital, Guangzhou, China

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Keywords:

Lipid-rich carcinoma, Breast, Cancer, Malignant, MRI

Abstract

Lipid-rich carcinoma is an extremely rare type of invasive breast cancer, and its diagnosis based on histology, in which no fewer than 90% of tumor cells contain intracytoplasmic lipids [1]. Lipidrich carcinoma has more aggressive clinical behavior and poorer prognosis than invasive ductal carcinoma. Therefore, early diagnosis of lipid-rich carcinomas based on preoperative imaging is imperative for providing proper treatment and inproving prognosis. To our knowledge, MRI features of lipid-rich carcinomas has not been reported. In this article, we report MRI features of lipid-rich carcinoma in a 59-year-old female. Here, we discuss the histological features, MRI features, differential diagnosis, and treatment of lipid-rich carcinoma. Studying these aspects can help to establish well-defined diagnostic criteria and guide appropriate clinical treatment.

A 59-year-old female with lipid-rich carcinoma.

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Published

2024-12-16

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 11 (2024)

Section

Breast Imaging

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