Mammographic Skin Retraction of the Breast: Clinical Evaluation and Significance

Mammographic Skin Retraction of the Breast: Clinical Evaluation and Significance

1. Introduction Mammographic skin retraction is a distinct radiographic finding where the skin overlying the breast tissue appears tethered, pulled inward, or flattened. On a standard screening mammogram, the normal contour of the breast skin should be smooth and gently convex. When this contour is disrupted and drawn inward toward the center of the breast, … Read more

Difference in Margin on Mammography: Analyzing Breast Mass Contours

Difference in Margin on Mammography: Analyzing Breast Mass Contours

1. Introduction A difference in margin on a mammogram refers to a radiographic change in the outer contour or edge of a previously identified breast mass. In the specialized field of breast imaging, the margin of a lesion is arguably the most critical morphological feature utilized to predict its pathological nature. Evaluating the exact boundary … Read more