Importance of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of breast hamartoma

Abstract

Aim: Hamartomas are benign breast lesions. Radiologic and clinical evaluation has great importance in the diagnosis for reducing unnecessary procedures. We intend to investigate the contribution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of hamartomas Method: Our research has been conducted retsospectively, a total of 55 breast hamartomas were reassessed using mammography (MG) and MRI. In the detection of morphological features of hamartomas were compared efficacy of MG and MRI. ADC values were obtained corresponding to lesion localization and normal breast parenchyma. Result:MRI was significantly superior to MG in detecting pesudo-capsule and size(p<0,001). There was no significant difference between enhancement pattern and ADC values obtained from breast tissue and hamartoma. Conclusion: Conclusionally, we assume that MRI can provide more detailed information in difficult cases which have not classical mammographic appearances, so MRI can be considered as an alternative imaging for accurate diagnosis and prevent unnecessary biopsies and surgeries. *Correspondence to: Arslan FZ, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology, Haci Saban Mah, Meram New Road Avenue, Meram, Konya, Turkey, Tel: 05064382430; Fax: 03323236723; E-mail: Zeynep_a1002@hotmail.com