Invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast: mammographic, sonographic, and MRI features

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Jul;193(1):W58-63. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1537.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical, imaging, and histopathologic findings of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast.

Conclusion: The imaging characteristics of invasive micropapillary carcinoma are highly suggestive of malignancy. The lesion is a high-density irregular mass with indistinct margins associated with microcalcifications on mammograms; a solid irregular hypoechoic mass with indistinct margins and frequent axillary nodal involvement on sonograms; and a multifocal mass on MR images. This tumor may necessitate aggressive management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Middle Aged