To summarize and compare the ultrasonographic features of granulomatous lobular mastitis (GLM) and infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast (ILC) for improving the differential diagnosis of them.
Methods:
The ultrasound images of 28 GLM lesions and 58 ILC lesions in Peking Union Medical College Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical data and ultrasound images of the lesions were compared and analyzed between the two groups
including morphology
aspect ratio
boundary
halo
ductal dilatation
fluid area
calcification.
Results:
There w
ere significant differences between the two groups in clinical manifestations (age of onset
redness
swelling
heat and pain
etc.) and ultrasonographic features (morphology
internal catheter expansion
liquefaction area and calcification) (
P
<0.05).
Conclusion:
Compared with ILC
GLM is more likely to appear with liquid area
duct dilatation
rich blood flow. Comprehensive analysis of ultrasound imaging and clinical manifestations helps to improve the differential diagnosis of them.