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Breast MRI-detected cystic apocrine metaplasia: imaging features with microvessel analysis and histologic correlation

Authors :
Jesse S Bond
Wendy A. Wells
Jonathan D. Marotti
Mary C. Schwab
Vincent A. Memoli
Roberta M. diFlorio-Alexander
Steven P. Poplack
Source :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 204(1)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to characterize the histologic vascular features and distinguishing MRI features of cystic apocrine metaplasia to better understand imaging-pathology concordance.Retrospective review of 261 consecutive MRI-guided biopsy cases was performed. Pathology results were reviewed for all biopsies; cystic apocrine metaplasia was identified as the predominant finding in 19 cases (7%). CD31 immunohistochemistry was subsequently performed on the most representative block of cystic apocrine metaplasia, and microvasculature was evaluated using computer-assisted image analysis. The contrast-enhanced MRI examinations correlating with the cystic apocrine metaplasia cases were independently reviewed by two radiologists specializing in breast imaging; lesions were analyzed for morphologic, kinetic, and T2 characteristics.On MRI review, 17 of 19 (89%) lesions were 10 mm or smaller. Washout kinetics were present in 11 of 19 (58%) lesions, and 14 of 19 (74%) lesions were at least partially hyperintense on T2-weighted sequences relative to adjacent glandular tissue. Cystic apocrine metaplasia had a higher percentage area (mean, 4.1%) of CD31-immunostained microvessels compared with background fibroglandular tissue (mean, 1.2%).Cystic apocrine metaplasia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a T2-hyperintense enhancing focus or subcentimeter smoothly marginated mass, even if associated with washout kinetics. Cystic apocrine metaplasia contains a statistically significant increase in microvessel area compared with background fibroglandular tissue and fat and, therefore, may be considered a concordant result for this set of imaging findings.

Details

ISSN :
15463141
Volume :
204
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....1939786024ba4571256d1c07804fc864