Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry
Breast hamartoma is a relatively rare entity with an incidence of approximately 0.7% of benign breast masses. Hamartomas may become large and cause breast asymmetry. Hamartomas, although benign, have the potential for malignant transformation and should be treated or monitored closely when encounter...
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| description | Breast hamartoma is a relatively rare entity with an incidence of approximately 0.7% of benign breast masses. Hamartomas may become large and cause breast asymmetry. Hamartomas, although benign, have the potential for malignant transformation and should be treated or monitored closely when encountered especially if microcalcifications or speculated lesions are seen within the mass. The following cases demonstrate two of the largest documented harmartomas since they were recognized as distinct entities in the early 1970's. Proper referral to the appropriate specialists can result in earlier detection and resolution of symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-492d31595a0c48c387be25d0c47531772022-12-21T17:42:41ZengElsevierJPRAS Open2352-58782015-03-013C172110.1016/j.jpra.2014.12.004Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetrySarah CazorlaCandy ArentzBreast hamartoma is a relatively rare entity with an incidence of approximately 0.7% of benign breast masses. Hamartomas may become large and cause breast asymmetry. Hamartomas, although benign, have the potential for malignant transformation and should be treated or monitored closely when encountered especially if microcalcifications or speculated lesions are seen within the mass. The following cases demonstrate two of the largest documented harmartomas since they were recognized as distinct entities in the early 1970's. Proper referral to the appropriate specialists can result in earlier detection and resolution of symptoms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587814000096Breast asymmetryHamartomaFibroadenomaBreast mass |
| spellingShingle | Sarah Cazorla Candy Arentz Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry JPRAS Open Breast asymmetry Hamartoma Fibroadenoma Breast mass |
| title | Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| title_full | Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| title_fullStr | Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| title_short | Breast hamartomas – Differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| title_sort | breast hamartomas differential consideration in slow developing breast asymmetry |
| topic | Breast asymmetry Hamartoma Fibroadenoma Breast mass |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587814000096 |
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