Neurofibromatosis type 1 (breast manifestations)
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Breast manifestations ofNeurofibromatosis neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), orvon Recklinghausen disease, it is characterised by multiple subcutaneous neurofibromas affecting the breast.
For a general discussion of the underlying condition, please refer to the article onneurofibromatosis type 1.
Radiographic features
Mammography
Mammographically they appear as well-defined benign appearing-appearing masses, often multiple. They are classically peri-areolar in location. Portions of the outline may be rimmed by air density reflecting their superficial nature (giving a halo). These multiple skin lesions can mimic and partially obscure breast lesions on mammogram.
Breast ultrasound
Sonographically neurofibromas are usually seen as well-defined hypoechoic masses with posterior acoustic enhancement located in the subcutaneous tissue with features somewhat similar to a fibroadenoma.
-<p><strong>Breast manifestations of</strong> <strong>Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), </strong>or <strong>von Recklinghausen disease,</strong> it is characterised by multiple subcutaneous neurofibromas affecting the breast. </p><p>For a general discussion of the underlying condition, please refer to the article on <a href="/articles/neurofibromatosis-type-1">neurofibromatosis type 1</a>. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Mammography</h5><p>Mammographically they appear as well-defined benign appearing masses, often multiple. They are classically peri-areolar in location. Portions of the outline may be rimmed by air density reflecting their superficial nature (giving a halo). These multiple skin lesions can mimic and partially obscure breast lesions on mammogram.</p><h5>Breast ultrasound</h5><p>Sonographically neurofibromas are usually seen as well-defined hypoechoic masses with posterior acoustic enhancement located in the subcutaneous tissue with features somewhat similar to a fibroadenoma.</p>- +<p><strong>Breast manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), </strong>or <strong>von Recklinghausen disease,</strong> it is characterised by multiple subcutaneous neurofibromas affecting the breast. </p><p>For a general discussion of the underlying condition, please refer to the article on <a href="/articles/neurofibromatosis-type-1">neurofibromatosis type 1</a>. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Mammography</h5><p>Mammographically they appear as well-defined benign-appearing masses, often multiple. They are classically peri-areolar in location. Portions of the outline may be rimmed by air density reflecting their superficial nature (giving a halo). These multiple skin lesions can mimic and partially obscure breast lesions on mammogram.</p><h5>Breast ultrasound</h5><p>Sonographically neurofibromas are usually seen as well-defined hypoechoic masses with posterior acoustic enhancement located in the subcutaneous tissue with features somewhat similar to a fibroadenoma.</p>
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