Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5725882 | Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
IntroductionExtensive physiologic changes occur in the breasts during pregnancy and lactation. Additionally, several specific benign lesions are also common in pregnant and lactating patients. These changes and lesions have characteristic imaging appearances and findings.ObjectiveThis article provides an image-rich educational review of typical and atypical benign imaging findings in pregnant and lactating patients. The discussion also includes basic imaging protocol considerations and explores management options.ConclusionAn understanding of the typical and atypical imaging appearance of physiological changes and specific benign lesions occurring in pregnancy and lactation is essential for appropriate patient care and management.
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Authors
Scott MD, Megan MD, Matthew MD, Matthew MD, Nicole MD,