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MIP image from breast MRI showing multiple regions of enhancement with no mass in the area of clinical concern left breast.
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A bilateral MRI of the breast was performed (Figure 1) and demonstrated multiple regions of enhancement and a small incidental fibroadenoma of the left breast; no abnormality was detected at the area of palpable concern.
Ultrasound of the palpable abnormality in the left breast shows normal tissue with no mass.
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A second look ultrasound and left diagnostic mammogram with magnification was obtained, and again while the fibroadenoma seen by MRI was detected by ultrasound this time, the area of the palpable abnormality showed normal tissue with no mass (Figure 2).
(a) Lymphocytic lobulitis and ductitis with glandular atrophy. Dense fibrosis. (b) Lymphocytic lobulitis, higher magnification.
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Pathology demonstrated benign breast parenchyma, dense stromal fibrosis, and periductal lymphocyte infiltrate suggestive of diabetic mastopathy (Figures 3(a) and 3(b)).