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Del Riego J, Pitarch M, Codina C, Nebot L, Andreu FJ, Aparicio O, Medina A, Martín A. Multimodality approach to the nipple-areolar complex: a pictorial review and diagnostic algorithm. Insights Imaging 2020; 11:89. [PMID: 32757082 PMCID: PMC7406635 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-020-00896-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The anatomic and histologic characteristics of the nipple-areolar complex make this breast region special. The nipple-areolar complex can be affected by abnormal development and a wide spectrum of pathological conditions, many of which have unspecific clinical and radiological presentations that can present a challenge for radiologists. The nipple-areolar complex requires a specific imaging workup in which a multimodal approach is essential. Radiologists need to know the different imaging modalities used to study the nipple-areolar complex, as well as their advantages and limitations. It is essential to get acquainted with the acquisition technique for each modality and the spectrum of findings for the different conditions. This review describes and illustrates a combined clinical and radiological approach to evaluate the nipple-areolar complex, emphasizing the findings for the normal morphology, developmental abnormalities, and the most common benign and malignant diseases that can affect this region. We also present a diagnostic algorithm that enables a rapid, practical approach to diagnosing condition involving the nipple-areolar complex.
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Affiliation(s)
- Javier Del Riego
- Department of Radiology, Women's Imaging, UDIAT Centre Diagnòstic, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1 Parc Tauli, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain. .,Women's Imaging, Grup Duran Diagnòstic per la Imatge, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.
| | - Mireia Pitarch
- Department of Radiology, Women's Imaging, UDIAT Centre Diagnòstic, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1 Parc Tauli, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Clara Codina
- Department of Radiology, Women's Imaging, UDIAT Centre Diagnòstic, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1 Parc Tauli, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Laura Nebot
- Department of Pathology, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Alexandra Medina
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Amaya Martín
- Department of Radiology, Women's Imaging, UDIAT Centre Diagnòstic, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Tauli I3PT, Univertitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1 Parc Tauli, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.,Women's Imaging, Grup Duran Diagnòstic per la Imatge, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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