Work

Cholesterol Granuloma of the Breast Mimicking Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Cholesterol granuloma of the breast is an infrequent benign lesion with clinical and radiological findings suggestive of cancer. Herein, we present the case of a 52-year-old woman with no significant past medical history, who presented to the outpatient department for her routine breast screening. Physical examination revealed a painless palpable nodule in the upper external quadrant of the left breast, measuring 0.7 cm. On imaging, the mass met the criteria for Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) category 4B. Subsequently, a core needle biopsy of the mass was performed. Despite the alarming radiologic features, microscopic findings were consistent with breast cholesterol granuloma.

Source: Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/23247096231193275

Authors: Bahaeddine Lahbacha, Abir Chaabane, Beya Chelly, Amel Douggaz, Mohamed Karim Mfarrej, Ichraf Jbir, Salwa Nechi, Emna Chelbi

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $750

OpenAlex ID: W4385751973

FWCI:

Cites: 15

Cited by:

Related to: 10