Infections in the Breast —Common Imaging Presentations and Mimics

Although breast imaging focuses on cancer detection, infections of the breast may occur, especially during the postpartum period. They can occur at any age and be related to a variety of predisposing conditions such as body piercing, smoking, immunocompromised state, or underlying systemic disease. Although often localized to the breast as an acute or chronic primary process, some systemic processes can involve the breast as a secondary site.

Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - June 17, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Monica D. Agarwal, Shambhavi Venkataraman, Priscilla J. Slanetz Source Type: research