Breast cancer associated with pregnancy: Is magnetic resonance imaging indicated?

Svetlana Kocic ,
Svetlana Kocic

Department of Radiology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia

Nenad Janeski ,
Nenad Janeski

Department of Radiology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia

Natasa Rakonjac
Natasa Rakonjac

Department of Radiology, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun , Belgrade , Serbia

Published: 01.01.2020.

Volume 36, Issue 1 (2020)

pp. 1857-1861;

Abstract

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer is defined as breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. High hormons level (estrogen, progesteron and prolactin) during this specific period make structural changes, increase breast volume and density and make the diagnosis often very difficult. We present the case of 38 old women, who noted a painless breast mass during first month of breastfeeding.

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