Cellular angiolipoma of the breast with unusual radiologic presentation as a carcinoma

YILMAZ E., LEBE B., Tuna B., Ozen E.

European Journal of Radiology Extra, vol.49, no.2, pp.57-59, 2004 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s1571-4675(03)00117-2
  • Journal Name: European Journal of Radiology Extra
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.57-59
  • Keywords: Angiolipoma, Breast tumor, Histopathology, Mammography, Ultrasound
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We herein report a case of cellular angiolipoma of the breast mimicking radiologically a breast carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman. Mammography revealed a speculated mass containing microcalcifications. Sonography showed a hypoechoic mass with marginal irregularity. At microscopic examination, a focal lesion within the breast stroma consisting of branching vascular network between mature adipocytes was present. Vascular channels contained red blood cells and numerous fibrin microthrombi. We conclude that the mammographic and sonographic features reflect the degree of vascular proliferation within angiolipoma. © 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.