Microglandular adenosis of the breast in a BRCA1 mutation carrier: radiological features

Eur Radiol. 2002 Jun;12(6):1479-82. doi: 10.1007/s00330-001-1174-4. Epub 2001 Nov 14.

Abstract

Microglandular adenosis is a very uncommon benign proliferative disorder of the breast that may mimic tubular carcinoma radiologically and pathologically. We describe the radiological features of this rare condition in a patient with BRCA 1 mutation. To our knowledge, this is the first case of microglandular adenosis reported in the radiology literature. The relationship between microglandular adenosis and malignancy and the association between BRCA 1 and proliferative benign disorders are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / genetics*
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / pathology
  • Genes, BRCA1*
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • Radiography